In teaching a client to deal with the symptoms of PMS, the nurse should stress that the client should:
a. Decrease her fluid intake to prevent fluid retention.
b. Decrease her consumption of caffeine.
c. Eat three large meals a day to maintain glucose levels.
d. Drink a small glass of wine with her evening meal.
B
Caffeine increases irritability, insomnia, anxiety, and nervousness.
Fluid intake should not be decreased.
Six smaller meals a day will help maintain glucose levels.
Alcohol aggravates depression and should be avoided.
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