A patient who has been experiencing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) reports to the clinic with a diet diary she has kept over the past several weeks
The nurse should suggest the patient make a dietary modification based on which entry in this diary? 1. Daily intake of caffeine-free soda
2. Daily intake of low-fat yogurt
3. Daily intake of foods rich in magnesium
4. Daily intake of white bread
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Rationale 1: Reducing caffeine is beneficial in the management of premenstrual syndrome.
Rationale 2: Increasing the intake of calcium-rich foods is beneficial in the management of premenstrual syndrome.
Rationale 3: Increasing the intake of magnesium-rich foods is beneficial in the management of premenstrual syndrome.
Rationale 4: The dietary intake of simple carbohydrates should be reduced. White bread should be traded for whole-grain bread if possible.
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