The nurse is caring for a patient who is suffering from dysmenorrhea. Which action(s) is/are ways in which pelvic rock exercise decreases pain? (select all that apply.)
a. Releasing endorphins
b. Generating abdominal heat
c. Suppressing prostaglandins
d. Making the uterus drop forward
e. Relieving pelvic congestion
A, C, E
Pelvic rock exercise decreases pain by releasing endorphins, suppressing prostaglandins, and re-lieving pelvic congestion. Pelvic rock exercise does not generate heat nor does it make the uterus drop forward.
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