While Interviewing a 31-Year-Old Woman Before Her Routine Gynecologic Examination,the

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Multiple Choice

While interviewing a 31-year-old woman before her routine gynecologic examination,the nurse collects data about the client's recent menstrual cycles.Which statement by the client should prompt the nurse to collect further information?

• A) "My menstrual flow lasts 5 to 6 days."
• B) "My flow is very heavy."
• C) "I have had a small amount of spotting midway between my periods for the past 2 months."
• D) "The length of my menstrual cycles varies from 26 to 29 days."

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls an immense number of bodily functions including emotions, autonomic functions, and hormone production.

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain involved in memory formation and spatial navigation.

Amygdala

A section of the brain that is critical for emotion processing, fear responses, and memory.

Just-noticeable Difference

The smallest difference in stimulus intensity that can be detected by a sensory system.