RN Nursing · Pathophysiology · Practice question
A teenager visits the school nurse concerned with recent exposure to the human papilloma virus (HPV). What should the nurse include when speaking with the teen? Select all that apply.
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If you have already been exposed, it's too late to get the vaccine.
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The HPV vaccine can reduce the risk for cervical cancer.
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The virus can only be transmitted through genital penetration.
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HPV is rare, so you should not be concerned.
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HPV Infection is associated with cervical cancer risk.
Answer & explanation
Correct: The HPV vaccine can reduce the risk for cervical cancer. · HPV Infection is associated with cervical cancer risk.
HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections, and it is strongly associated with cervical cancer risk. This makes option 357890 correct and important to convey. Additionally, the HPV vaccine (Gardasil 9) is recommended even after potential exposure because a person is unlikely to have been infected with all strains covered by the vaccine, and vaccination can still reduce the risk of cervical cancer caused by strains not yet encountered — making 357887 correct as well. Option 357886 is incorrect because past exposure to one strain does not eliminate the benefit of vaccination against other oncogenic strains. Option 357888 is incorrect because HPV can be transmitted through any skin-to-skin genital contact, not only penetrative intercourse. Option 357889 is incorrect because HPV is actually extremely prevalent — it is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States — and dismissing the teenager's concern would be clinically inappropriate and potentially harmful. Providing accurate information about vaccination benefits and the link between HPV and cervical cancer empowers the teenager to make informed health decisions and underscores the importance of follow-up care and screening.
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