Client teaching for a client who has moderate to severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS) should include which aspect?
a. avoiding caffeine, salt, and chocolate
b. participate in a regular exercise routine
c. eating oranges, tomatoes, and yellow vegetables
d. taking a daily multivitamin with calcium supplement
e. consuming a diet rich in whole grains, nuts, and legumes
f. sipping herbal teas
A, B, D, E, F
Medical treatment for clients with PMS includes analgesics and progesterone therapy. Chocolate, caffeinated beverages, and foods high in sugar or sodium can aggravate symptoms and should be avoided. Clients are encouraged to eat a diet rich in whole grains, nuts, legumes, pasta, root vegetables and fruits such as apples and pears. A regular exercise program coupled with stress management techniques may help to alleviate symptoms. Alternative therapies such as meditation or visualization may be helpful. Nursing care of clients who have PMS focuses on helping them cope with the condition and manage their particular symptoms. Herbal teas have also shown promise as another alternative method to relieve PMS.
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