A 16-Year-Old Girl Asks, "Do I Need to Have a Pap

question 8

Multiple Choice

A 16-year-old girl asks, "Do I need to have a Pap smear just because I'm sexually active?" What is the nurse's correct response?

• A) "No, you do not need to be screened for cervical cancer until you are 21 years old."
• B) "Yes, all sexually active females should be screened for both cervical cancer and human papilloma virus (HPV)."
• C) "Yes, all women under the age of 29 should be screened for both cervical cancer and human papilloma virus (HPV)."
• D) "No, but you will need to begin your screenings for both cervical cancer and human papilloma virus (HPV) when you are 18 years old."

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