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The nurse is educating a 22-year-old female client about cervical cancer screening. How often should the nurse recommend a Pap test for a client with normal results?

A Every year
B Every 3 years
C Every 5 years
D Only if symptoms appear

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

For women aged 21-29 with normal Pap test results, the current guideline recommends screening every 3 years. This frequency helps detect precancerous changes while minimizing unnecessary procedures.

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