A woman has chosen the calendar method of conception control.Which is the most important action the nurse should perform during the assessment process in preparation to discuss the implementation of this method?
A) Obtain a history of the woman's menstrual cycle lengths for the past 6 to 12 months.
B) Determine the client's weight gain and loss pattern for the previous year.
C) Examine skin pigmentation and hair texture for hormonal changes.
D) Explore the client's previous experiences with conception control.

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Obtaining a history of the woman's menstrual cycle lengths for the past 6 to 12 months is the most important action the nurse should perform during the assessment process for the calendar method, as this information is essential for accurately predicting fertile days and implementing the method effectively. Weight gain and loss pattern, skin pigmentation, hair texture, and previous experiences with conception control may be valuable components of a comprehensive assessment but are not as critical for the calendar method specifically.

A Woman Has Chosen the Calendar Method of Conception Control