While interviewing a 31-year-old woman before her routine gynecologic examination,the nurse collects data about the client's recent menstrual cycles.Which statement by the client should prompt the nurse to collect further information?
A) "My menstrual flow lasts 5 to 6 days."
B) "My flow is very heavy."
C) "I have had a small amount of spotting midway between my periods for the past 2 months."
D) "The length of my menstrual cycles varies from 26 to 29 days."

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The statement "My flow is very heavy" should prompt the nurse to collect further information because it could be a sign of a potential health issue such as fibroids or endometriosis. The other statements are normal variations in menstrual cycles and do not necessarily indicate a problem.

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