The nurse is assessing a 53-year-old woman who has been experiencing dysmenorrhea. What questions should the nurse include in an assessment of the patient's menstrual history? Select all that apply
A) "Do you ever experience bleeding after intercourse?"
B) "How long is your typical cycle?"
C) "Did you have any sexually transmitted infections in early adulthood?"
D) "When did your mother and sisters get their first periods?"
E) "Do you experience cramps or pain during your cycle?"
Ans: A, B, E
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Menstrual history addresses such factors as the length of cycles, duration and amount of flow, presence of cramps or pain, and bleeding between periods or after intercourse. Family members' menarche and prior STIs are not likely to affect the patient's current cycles.
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