Which of the following descriptions of symptoms would alert the nurse to a diagnosis of premenstrual syndrome?
A) Symptoms are present for 5 days before menstruation begins, symptoms end within 2 days after menstrual cycle starts
B) Symptoms are present for 5 days before menstruation begins, symptoms are present for at least three consecutive menstrual cycles
C) Symptoms are present for 2 days before menstruation begins, symptoms are present for at least six consecutive menstrual cycles
D) Symptoms are present for 2 days before menstruation begins, symptoms end within 4 days after menstrual cycle starts
B) Symptoms are present for 5 days before menstruation begins, symptoms are present for at least three consecutive menstrual cycles
Explanation: A) To diagnose premenstrual syndrome, a pattern of symptoms must be confirmed. Symptoms must be present for 5 days before the menstrual period begins and should persist for at least three consecutive menstrual cycles. Symptoms must clearly interfere with normal activities of life and end within 4 days after the menstrual cycle begins.
B) To diagnose premenstrual syndrome, a pattern of symptoms must be confirmed. Symptoms must be present for 5 days before the menstrual period begins and should persist for at least three consecutive menstrual cycles. Symptoms must clearly interfere with normal activities of life and end within 4 days after the menstrual cycle begins.
C) To diagnose premenstrual syndrome, a pattern of symptoms must be confirmed. Symptoms must be present for 5 days before the menstrual period begins and should persist for at least three consecutive menstrual cycles. Symptoms must clearly interfere with normal activities of life and end within 4 days after the menstrual cycle begins.
D) To diagnose premenstrual syndrome, a pattern of symptoms must be confirmed. Symptoms must be present for 5 days before the menstrual period begins and should persist for at least three consecutive menstrual cycles. Symptoms must clearly interfere with normal activities of life and end within 4 days after the menstrual cycle begins.
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