A 34-year-old client has had three normal Pap test results in a row. The client wants to know if she needs to undergo Pap tests every year. How often should the nurse recommend that this client undergo cervical cancer screening?

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According to the current guidelines, women aged 21 to 65 years should have a Pap test every 3 years if they have had normal Pap test results. This recommendation is based on evidence that more frequent testing does not significantly increase the detection of cancerous changes but may lead to unnecessary interventions and anxiety.

A 34-Year-Old Client Has Had Three Normal Pap Test Results