In helping a patient manage PMS, the nurse should
a. Recommend a diet with more body-building and energy food, such as red meat
and sugar.
b. Suggest herbal therapies, and massage.
c. Tell the patient to push for medications from the physician as soon as symptoms
occur so as to lessen their severity.
d. Discourage the use of diuretics.
B
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A Limiting red meat, refined sugar, caffeinated beverages, and alcohol improves
the diet and may mitigate symptoms.
B Herbal therapies, conscious relaxation and massage have all been reported to
have a beneficial effect on PMS.
C Medication usually is begun only if lifestyle changes fail to provide significant
relief.
D Natural diuretics may help reduce fluid retention.
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