Discuss the recommended screening tests using the latest evidence-based guidelines that the nurse practitioner should perform on Janice.

Discuss the recommended screening tests using the latest evidence-based guidelines that the nurse practitioner should perform on Janice.
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that at 21 years old, the patient can be subjected to different screening processes. They include cervical cancer screening. The tests require obtaining a sample of cells from the cervix, and it is assessed for any changes using a Pap smear test. It is possible for cervical cancer screening tests to be combined with a test for human papillomavirus, especially for women over 30 years old. The patient will require Pap smear tests after every three years. Gonorrhea and chlamydia testing will require the taking of cells from the area suspected of an infection which will allow for an assessment to determine if there are any signs and symptoms of the sexually-transmitted infections. For the sexually active patient, the test can be performed every year or whatever there is exposure. A clinical breast exam is an examination exercise conducted by a healthcare professional to assess the risk of breast cancer. It is conducted every 1 to 3 years from the time a patient is 20 years. The human immunodeficiency virus test will be effective in checking the patient’s HIV status whenever there is exposure (Datchoua Moukam et al., 2021).
Discuss the recommended education and counseling that should be included in Janice’s care.
The recommended education and counseling for the patient based on what age will include the available contraceptive options to limit the risk of unwanted pregnancies. It will be important to educate her on the benefits of regular, whenever she is engaging in sexual intercourse, limiting the risk of sexually transmitted diseases. The patient must be educated on a reproductive health plan, self-breast examination, and genetic and preconception counseling. These approaches will be important in ensuring that the patient is protected from adverse health outcomes and the realization of improved health 9 Cheng et al., 2021).
References
Cheng, Y., Wilson, E. G., Botfield, J. R., Boerma, C. J., Estoesta, J., Peters, L. J., … & Gupta, S. (2021). Outcomes of routine screening for reproductive coercion in a family planning service. Sexual Health, 18(5), 349-357.
Datchoua Moukam, A. M., Embolo Owono, M. S., Kenfack, B., Vassilakos, P., Petignat, P., Sormani, J., & Schmidt, N. C. (2021). “Cervical cancer screening: awareness is not enough”. Understanding barriers to screening among women in West Cameroon—a qualitative study using focus groups. Reproductive Health, 18(1), 1-9.

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