A Patient Asks When She Should Make an Appointment for Her

A patient asks when she should make an appointment for her first Pap (Papanicolaou) test to screen for cervical cancer. What is the nurse's most appropriate response?

A) "There is no need for Pap tests until after you have become pregnant."
B) "All women should have the first Pap test after reaching menarche."
C) "All women should have the first Pap test after they are 19 years of age."
D) "All women should have the first Pap test when they become sexually active or at age 21."

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