As part of a health screening program, a community health nurse determines that a client is infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV). The community health nurse encourages the client to take which action?

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Infection with certain types of human papillomavirus is associated with an increased risk for developing cervical cancer. Pap smears have improved early detection and prevention of cervical cancer dramatically. HPV infection is not associated with breast cancer, so there is no need for a mammography or testing for a breast cancer gene. HPV is not associated with diabetes, so blood glucose testing is not indicated.

As Part of a Health Screening Program, a Community Health