The nurse is about to tell a client that her Pap smear result was ...

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The nurse is about to tell a client that her Pap smear result was abnormal. Which statement should the nurse include?
 
  1. The Pap smear is used to diagnose cervical cancer.
  2. A loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is needed.
  3. Colposcopy to further examine your cervix is the next step.
  4. Your cervix needs to be treated with cryotherapy.

Question 2

The client at 20 weeks' gestation has had an ultrasound that revealed a neural tube defect in her fetus. The client's hemoglobin level is 8.5. The nurse should include which statement when discussing these findings with the client?
 
  1. Your low iron intake has caused anemia, which leads to the neural tube defect.
  2. You should increase your vitamin C intake to improve your anemia.
  3. You are too picky about food. Your poor diet caused your baby's defect.
  4. You haven't had enough folic acid in your diet. You should take a supplement.

[kardosa007]

Answer to Question 1

3
Explanation: 3. Colposcopy is an examination of the cervix through a magnifying device.

Answer to Question 2

4
Explanation: 4. An inadequate intake of folic acid has been associated with neural tube defects (NTDs) (e.g., spina bifida, anencephaly, meningomyelocele) in the fetus or newborn.

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[Laurenleakan]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review