A 13-year-old girl is crying in the nurse's office at school because she has thick, white, odorless, discharge in her underwear. She is afraid she has some type of infection. The most appropriate question for the nurse to ask would be:
1. "Have you started menstruating yet?"
2. "When was the last time you had a shower?"
3. "Have you had sexual intercourse?"
4. "Do you take birth control pills?"
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1. The girl is exhibiting signs of leucorrhea, which can occur 3 to 6 months prior to menses.
2. The nurse has not assessed the hygiene of the patient.
3. Assessment of sexual history is important, but the nurse should prioritize the menses cycle because of her age.
4. Assessment of sexual history is important, but the nurse should prioritize the menses cycle because of her age.
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