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.The nurse should collect additional information with 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.