The nurse suggests to a patient suffering with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) that the patient might be able to reduce the symptoms by:
a. using stress management exercises.
b. drinking 4 ounces of red wine with the evening meal.
c. including red meat in the diet at least 3 times a week.
d. switching to sugar rather than artificial sweeteners.
A
PMDD is thought to be related to the inability to deal with normal stressors. Red meat, alcohol, and sugar exacerbate the symptoms of PMDD.
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