A 14-year-old girl is admitted to the pediatric emergency room with symptoms of fever, rash, syncope, nausea, and vomiting. The most important information that the admitting nurse should obtain is:
1. "Are you currently menstruating?"
2. "When did you last eat?"
3. "Have you been in contact with anyone who has had the flu?"
4. "Are you sexually active?"
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1. If the girl is currently menstruating, the use of tampons may indicate toxic shock syndrome.
2. This is not the most important factor to obtain given the symptoms the patient has exhibited.
3. While knowledge of a child's exposure to viruses is important, it is not the most important factor to obtain.
4. This is not the most important factor to obtain given the symptoms the patient has exhibited.
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