Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
A postmenopausal client presenting to the clinic with describing abdominal pain and an episode of unexplained vaginal Nearing receives a Pap smear (Papanicolaou test). Which medical history information should the nurse expect places the client at most risk for developing cervical cancer?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
HPV (C), especially high-risk strains (16, 18), is the primary risk factor for cervical cancer, causing cellular changes in the cervix. HSV (A) may increase HPV acquisition risk but isnÔÇÖt directly causative. Vulvovaginitis (B) and yeast infections (D) cause inflammation but lack a direct link to cervical cancer.