A 25-year-old female client asks the nurse about the recommended schedule for Papanicolaou (Pap) tests. What is the nurse's best response?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Current guidelines recommend Pap tests every 3 years for women aged 21-29. After age 30, co-testing with HPV every 5 years or Pap alone every 3 years is often recommended.