Reproductive System ATI-Med/Surg EXPERT SOLUTION

A nurse is preparing a client for her first Papanicolaou (Pap) test. Which of the following statements is? appropriate for the nurse to make? A. "You should urinate immediately after the procedure is over." B. "You will not feel any discomfort." C. "You may experience some bleeding after the procedure." D. "You will need to hold your breath during the procedure." A. INCORRECT: The client is instructed to urinate immediately before the procedure. B. INCORRECT: The client can experience discomfort when the provider obtains the cervical sample. C. CORRECT: The client can experience a small amount of vaginal bleeding due to scraping of the cervix. D. INCORRECT: The client should use relaxation techniques such as taking deep breaths during the procedure.