A 20-year-old woman reports to the nurse about her menstrual flow. Which of the following statements made by the patient would be cause for further investigation?
1. “I’ve saturated one tampon today.”
2. “I had to change my maxi pad at least 14 times today.”
3. “A panty liner is sufficient to contain my flow.”
4. “I always wear tampons, because they are easier to use.”
2. “I had to change my maxi pad at least 14 times today.”
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