During a routine patient admission history, a patient reports light bleeding between menstrual periods. What initial action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. Determining the timing of the bleeding episodes
B. Assessing for the presence of sexually transmitted infections
C. Reviewing the length of the patient's normal menstrual cycles
D. Determining the amount of bleeding
Answer: A
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