A nurse presenting an educational event for a local community group is addressing premenstrual syndrome (PMS). What treatment guideline should the nurse teach this group?
A) Avoid excessive fluid intake.
B) Increase the frequency and intensity of exercise.
C) Limit psychosocial stressors in order to reduce symptoms.
D) Take opioid analgesics as ordered.
Ans: B
Feedback:
In general, the patient is encouraged to increase or initiate an exercise program to help relieve symptoms of PMS. Fluid intake should be increased. Opioids are not used to treat PMS. Stress reduction has multiple benefits, but it is not noted to alleviate the symptoms of PMS.
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