A patient with a positive Papanicolaou (Pap)smear is scheduled for a colposcopy.The nurse should explain to the patient that the purpose of this procedure is to:
A)Obtain another sample for repeat Pap smear
B)Identify areas of cellular dysplasia
C)Remove products of conception
D)Treat a suspected malignancy

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A colposcopy is performed to identify areas of cellular dysplasia and determine if a biopsy is needed to further evaluate the abnormal cells. It is not performed to obtain another sample for a repeat Pap smear, remove products of conception, or treat a suspected malignancy.

A Patient with a Positive Papanicolaou (Pap)smear Is Scheduled for a Colposcopy.The