A Female Patient with HIV Has Just Been Diagnosed with Condylomata

A female patient with HIV has just been diagnosed with condylomata acuminata (genital warts) . What information is most appropriate for the nurse to tell this patient?

A) This condition puts her at a higher risk for cervical cancer; therefore, she should have a Papanicolaou (Pap) test annually.
B) The most common treatment is metronidazole (Flagyl) , which should eradicate the problem within 7 to 10 days.
C) The potential for transmission to her sexual partner will be eliminated if condoms are used every time they have sexual intercourse.
D) The human papillomavirus (HPV) , which causes condylomata acuminata, cannot be transmitted during oral sex.