Author Question: Which should the nurse stress in teaching a client to deal with the symptoms of PMS? a. Decrease ... (Read 27 times)

nramada · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Which should the nurse stress in teaching a client to deal with the symptoms of PMS?

a. Decrease her consumption of caffeine.
b. Drink a small glass of wine with her evening meal.
c. Decrease her fluid intake to prevent fluid retention.
d. Eat three large meals a day to maintain glucose levels.

Question 2

Which statement by a client diagnosed with premenstrual syndrome indicates that further health teaching is needed?

a. I will not eat chips or pickles.
b. I'll eat only three meals per day.
c. Drinking alcohol makes me more depressed.
d. Coffee and chocolate can make me more irritable and nervous.

aliotak · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Caffeine increases irritability, insomnia, anxiety, and nervousness. Alcohol aggravates depression and should be avoided. Fluid intake should not be decreased. Six smaller meals a day will help maintain glucose levels.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The client should be encouraged to eat six small meals a day to decrease the risk of hypoglycemia. Less intake of salty foods helps decrease fluid retention. Alcohol consumption aggravates depression. Caffeine consumption increases irritability, insomnia, anxiety, and nervousness.