Which question should the nurse ask during assessment of a client who has primary ame-norrhea?

A. "Have you developed hair in the pubic area or armpits?"
B. "What was the date of your last menstrual period?"
C. "Do you experience painful menstruation?"
D. "Are you sexually active?"


A
Primary amenorrhea is a condition in which menstruation fails to occur within the appropriate developmental time frame. Determining whether a client with primary amenorrhea has developed any secondary sexual characteristics is an important assessment finding.

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