When a nurse discovers that a woman has been treated for cervical cancer,the nurse asks the woman whether she has ever been tested for HIV or other STDs.The woman is offended and asks why the nurse would ask her such a thing.Which of the following statements would be the best response from the nurse?

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The link between HPV infection and cervical cancer has been established and is associated with specific types of the virus.In 80% to 90% of cases of cervical cancer,evidence of HPV has been found in the tumor.Additionally,HSV-2 infection is linked with the development of cervical cancer.Because the presence of an STD increases the risk for the presence of other STDs,it is essential to screen for this information.There is no evidence that the presence of an STD in women with cervical cancer will lead to congenital defects in offspring.The presence of an STD increases the risk for another STD.There is no evidence of relapse of cervical cancer when there is presence of an STD.

When a Nurse Discovers That a Woman Has Been Treated