A client asks the nurse for advice regarding complementary therapy for premenstrual symptoms. What action is appropriate?
a. Advise the client to avoid such therapies because they may interfere with her current medical regimen.
b. Discuss reducing sugar, caffeine, dairy products, and animal fats.
c. Recommend the use of bilberry and chamomile to decrease PMS symptoms.
d. Suggest the use of aromatherapy, such as lavender applied to the skin.
B
Nutrition is an important part of healthy living. The dietary limitation of stimulants, such as sugar and caffeine as well as dairy products and animal meats, have been shown to decrease PMS symptoms. Not all complementary therapies are contraindicated for use. Bilberry is considered vasoprotective and chamomile digestive system supportive, but they have no impact on PMS symptoms.
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