Author Question: When a nurse is counseling a woman for primary dysmenorrhea, which non-pharmacologic intervention ... (Read 61 times)

APUS57 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

When a nurse is counseling a woman for primary dysmenorrhea, which non-pharmacologic intervention might be recommended?

a. Increasing the intake of red meat and simple carbohydrates
b. Reducing the intake of diuretic foods, such as peaches and asparagus
c. Temporarily substituting physical activity for a sedentary lifestyle
d. Using a heating pad on the abdomen to relieve cramping

Question 2

An infant is born and the nurse notices that the child has herniation of abdominal viscera into the base of the umbilical cord. What will the nurse document on her or his assessment of this condition?

a. Diaphragmatic hernia
b. Umbilical hernia
c. Gastroschisis
d. Omphalocele

zoeyesther · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
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A Dietary changes such as eating less red meat may be recommended for women
experiencing dysmenorrhea.
B Increasing the intake of diuretics, including natural diuretics such as asparagus,
cranberry juice, peaches, parsley, and watermelon may help ease the symptoms
associated with dysmenorrhea.
C Exercise has been found to help relieve menstrual discomfort through increased
vasodilation and subsequent decreased ischemia.
D Heat minimizes cramping by increasing vasodilation and muscle relaxation and
minimizing uterine ischemia.

Answer to Question 2

D
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A A diaphragmatic hernia is the protrusion of part of the abdominal organs through
an opening in the diaphragm.
B An umbilical hernia is a soft skin protrusion of abdominal stricture through the
esophageal hiatus.
C Gastroschisis is the protrusion of intraabdominal contents through a defect in the
abdominal wall lateral to the umbilical ring. There is no peritoneal sac.
D Omphalocele is the herniation of the abdominal viscera into the base of the
umbilical cord.