The nurse teaches a group of young women that self-care measures for dysmenorrhea include: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Taking vitamins B and E.
2. Decreasing salt intake.
3. Using cold packs as needed.
4. Using intermittent exercise.
5. Taking FSH replacement.
1,2
Rationale 1: Some nutritionists suggest that vitamins B and E help relieve the discomforts associated with menstruation.
Rationale 2: Self-care measures such as regular exercise, rest, application of heat, and good nutrition–including reducing salt–will help the symptoms.
Rationale 3: Self-care measures such as regular exercise, rest, application of heat, and good nutrition will help the symptoms.
Rationale 4: Self-care measures such as regular exercise, rest, application of heat, and good nutrition will help the symptoms.
Rationale 5: Taking FSH replacement is not a self-care measure for dysmenorrhea.
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