A Patient Calls the Clinic for Instructions Before Having a Papanicolaou

question 24

Multiple Choice

A patient calls the clinic for instructions before having a Papanicolaou (Pap) smear.The most appropriate instructions from the nurse are:

• A)"If you are menstruating, please use pads to avoid placing anything into the vagina."
• B)"Avoid intercourse, inserting anything into the vagina, or douching within 24 hours of your appointment."
• C)"If you suspect that you have a vaginal infection, please gather a sample of the discharge to bring with you."
• D)"We would like you to use a mild saline douche before your examination. You may pick this up in our office."

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