When Scheduling a Patient for a Pelvic Examination and Pap

question 16

Multiple Choice

When scheduling a patient for a pelvic examination and Pap smear,what should the nurse instruct the patient to do?

• A) The patient should not douche for 24 hours before the examination.
• B) The patient should not have sexual intercourse for 2 days before the examination.
• C) The patient should schedule the examination for the first day of her menstrual period.
• D) The patient should shower before the examination but avoid tub baths the day before the examination.

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