A female patient is experiencing increasing premenstrual symptoms over the past few years and thinks "something must be wrong." What should the nurse suspect is occurring with this patient?

A. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
B. Early menopausal symptoms
C. Normal pattern of premenstrual syndrome
D. Interpersonal relationship difficulties


Answer: C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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