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Marty

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There is little consensus on the management of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). However, nurses can advise women on several self-help modalities that often result in symptom improvement.
 
  The nurse knows that health teaching has been effective when the woman reports that she has adopted a number of lifestyle changes, including (choose all that apply): a. Regular exercise.
  b. Improved nutrition.
  c. A daily glass of wine.
  d. Smoking cessation.
  e. Oil of evening primrose.

Question 2

A pregnant woman tells you that she wants to avoid saturated fat by using vegetable oil. What is another advantage of vegetable oil?
 
  A) Aids fluid balance
  B) Contains linoleic acid
  C) Stimulates kidney function
  D) Has a high potassium level



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Answer to Question 1

A, B, D, E

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Correct These are accurate modalities that may provide significant symptom relief in 1 to 2 months. If there is no improvement after these changes have been made, the woman may need to begin pharmacologic therapy.
Incor-rect Women should decrease both their alcohol and caffeinated beverage con-sumption if they suffer from PMDD.

Answer to Question 2

B



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