When Teaching a Patient About Ways to Prevent Primary Dysmenorrhea

question 39

Multiple Choice

When teaching a patient about ways to prevent primary dysmenorrhea, the nurse will suggest that the patient

• A) avoid aerobic exercise during her menstrual period.
• B) use cold packs on the abdomen and back for pain relief.
• C) start taking nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) regularly when her menstrual period starts.
• D) talk with her health care provider about antidepressant therapy.

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