The nurse is conducting a health interview with a female patient. What should the nurse ask that focuses on the endocrine system?
A. "Do you have children?"
B. "Are you able to provide for your children?"
C. "Is your menstrual cycle regular?"
D. "How old were you when your menses first began?"
Answer: C
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