The nurse is planning care for a woman with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Which nursing diagnoses would be most applicable to the care of this patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Activity Intolerance
2. Acute Pain
3. Ineffective Coping
4. Ineffective Thermoregulation
5. Sexual Dysfunction
2,3
Rationale 1: The woman with PMS has discomfort but does not meet the criteria for Activity Intolerance.
Rationale 2: In PMS, women may have pain from headaches (migraines), menstrual cramps, excessive fluid retention, breast swelling, joint/muscle pain, and backache.
Rationale 3: Ineffective Coping is associated with the wide mood swings that occur during PMS.
Rationale 4: The woman with PMS may experience flushing but does not meet the criteria for Ineffective Thermoregulation.
Rationale 5: PMS symptoms do not directly cause Sexual Dysfunction.
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