A nurse is teaching a patient how to track her menstrual cycle. What day does the nurse tell the patient to label as day 1?
A.
First day after the menstrual cycle
B.
First day of the menstrual cycle
C.
Last day before the menstrual cycle
D.
Last day of the menstrual cycle
ANS: B
Day 1 of the menstrual cycle begins with the onset of bleeding.
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