A 22-year-old tells the nurse that she has not had a menstrual period for the last 2 months.Which action is most important for the nurse to take?

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Pregnancy should always be considered a possible cause of amenorrhea in women of childbearing age.The other actions are also appropriate,but it is important to check for pregnancy in this patient because pregnancy will require rapid implementation of actions to promote normal fetal development such as changes in lifestyle,folic acid intake,etc.

A 22-Year-Old Tells the Nurse That She Has Not Had