Which of the Following Instructions Should Be Relayed to the Patient

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following instructions should be relayed to the patient after a cervical punch biopsy?

• A) Rest in bed for 24 hours.
• B) Do not have intercourse for 1 week.
• C) Bleeding will occur for 3 weeks after the procedure.
• D) Change tampons every 4 hours.
• E) All of the above.

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DSM-III

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