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

question 6

Multiple Choice

While interviewing a 31-year-old woman before her routine gynecologic examination, the nurse collects data about the woman's recent menstrual cycles. The nurse should collect additional information in regard to which statement?

• A) The woman says her menstrual flow lasts 5 to 6 days.
• B) She describes her flow as very heavy.
• C) She reports that she has had a small amount of spotting midway between her periods for the past 2 months.
• D) She says the length of her menstrual cycle varies from 26 to 29 days.