A single male caregiver of a 14-year-old girl comments that the child is mean and miserable during her periods. What would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "PMS is a problem for a lot of women, but sometimes it's worse in the beginning. She might outgrow it."
B) "There are nutritional and medical things she can do to lessen the symptoms; I'll give both of you information about some strategies and we'll track her for a few months."
C) "That must be hard on you especially because you are raising her by yourself."
D) "There really isn't anything that can be done to lessen the symptoms."
Ans: B
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