The nurse is aware that primary dysmenorrhea may cause the young female to develop:
a. exaggerated perceptions of the severity of the symptoms.
b. nonreliance on medications for relief.
c. negative attitude toward her own sexuali-ty.
d. inappropriate coping skills.
C
Unresolved dysmenorrhea in the young woman can cause negative attitudes related to sexuality and self-worth.
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