When a Nurse Is Counseling a Woman for Primary Dysmenorrhea,which

question 12

Multiple Choice

When a nurse is counseling a woman for primary dysmenorrhea,which nonpharmacologic intervention might be recommended?

• A)Increasing the intake of red meat and simple carbohydrates
• B)Reducing the intake of diuretic foods,such as peaches and asparagus
• C)Temporarily substituting physical activity for a sedentary lifestyle
• D)Using a heating pad on the abdomen to relieve cramping

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Definitions:

Genetic Factors

The aspects of an individual's genes or heredity that influence their characteristics, including physical traits, behaviors, and susceptibilities to certain conditions.

Primacy

The tendency to remember and give more importance to the first information we encounter about something, over data that comes later.

Parental Effect

The influence that parents have on the development, behavior, and personality of their children.

Formative Period

A critical phase in development or history where foundational growth, organization, or change takes place.