A 25-year-old client with complaints of breast tenderness, mood swings, and backache before the onset of menses is diagnosed with premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
What instruction should the nurse provide to the client to help relieve the symptoms of PMS? A) Take a prescribed dose of diuretic medications.
B) Maintain a low-salt diet during menstrual periods.
C) Increase the dietary protein and sugar intake.
D) Drink a cup of coffee early every morning.
A
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Taking a prescribed dose of diuretic medications can relieve the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. Maintaining a low-salt diet for 1 to 2 weeks during the premenstrual cycle instead of during the menstrual periods helps to reduce the symptoms of PMS. Increasing protein and decreasing sugar intake are effective measures for relieving PMS. Avoiding caffeinated substances, such as coffee, can reduce the symptoms of PMS.
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