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Title: The nurse is assisting a patient with ways to reduce the severity of the monthly Post by: colleen on May 21, 2013 The nurse is assisting a patient with ways to reduce the severity of the monthly menstrual discomforts associated with premenstrual syndrome. Information that can be reviewed with this patient includes which of the following?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Apply ice packs to the lower abdominal region. 2. Use abdominal breathing. 3. Balance exercise with rest. 4. Increase sodium intake. 5. Restrict caffeine intake. Title: Re: The nurse is assisting a patient with ways to reduce the severity of the monthly Post by: robertling on May 25, 2013 2,3,5 -- Treatment plans that the woman with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) may find helpful focus on diet, exercise, relaxation, and stress management. Sodium should be restricted to minimize fluid retention. Caffeine restriction reduces irritability. Exercise is beneficial but rest is also necessary. Techniques for relaxation and stress management include deep abdominal breathing, meditation, muscle relaxation, and guided imagery. Heat, not ice, relieves muscle spasms and dilates blood vessels, which increases the blood supply to the pelvis and uterine muscles.
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