The nurse explains to the patient suffering from dysmenorrhea that the pelvic rock exercise will decrease pain by: (Select all that apply.)

a. releasing endorphins.
b. generating abdominal heat.
c. suppressing prostaglandins.
d. making uterus drop forward.
e. relieving pelvic congestion.


A, C, E
The exercise does not generate heat nor does it make the uterus drop forward.

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