The nurse recognizes which patient as having an increased risk for diagnosis of cervical cancer in the later stages of the disease process?

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D) 55-year-old African American woman with a Pap smear 6 years ago is at increased risk due to the longer interval since her last screening, which can lead to later diagnosis of cervical cancer. Regular Pap smears are recommended to detect cervical cancer early.

The Nurse Recognizes Which Patient as Having an Increased Risk