The nurse is asked by the parent of a 13-year-old girl, "How does the new cervical cancer vaccine work?" Which of the following statements by the nurse is best?
A) "It is a series of three vaccinations over a 6-month period of time designed to prevent cervical cancer and genital warts caused by a virus we call human papilloma virus (HPV)."
B) "Gardasil helps reduce sexually transmitted diseases and female cancers by stimulating an immune response to the herpes virus."
C) "Your daughter would get a single shot to help prevent cervical, ovarian, and vaginal cancer."
D) "You should really ask the doctor about the vaccination because it is still controversial."

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Option A provides a clear and accurate explanation of how the cervical cancer vaccine works, including the fact that it is a series of three vaccinations over six months and what virus it is targeting (HPV). Option B is incorrect as it mentions the herpes virus, which is not targeted by the vaccine. Option C is also incorrect as it suggests that the vaccine helps prevent ovarian cancer, which it does not. Option D is not helpful and does not provide any useful information for the parent.

The Nurse Is Asked by the Parent of a 13-Year-Old