A 36-year-old woman comes to the clinic complaining of PMS that is disrupting her quality of life. What symptoms might the nurse expect her to have? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Rage
B) Swollen breasts
C) Binge eating
D) Abdominal fullness
E) Fear of losing control
Ans: C, D, E
Feedback: Major symptoms of PMS include physical symptoms such as headache, fatigue, low back pain, painful breasts, and a feeling of abdominal fullness. Behavioral and emotional symptoms may include general irritability, mood swings, fear of losing control, binge eating, and crying spells.
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