The nurse teaches a group of young women that self-care measures ...

[big1devin]

The nurse teaches a group of young women that self-care measures for dysmenorrhea include: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
 
  1. Taking vitamins B and E.
  2. Decreasing salt intake.
  3. Using cold packs as needed.
  4. Using intermittent exercise.
  5. Taking FSH replacement.

Question 2

The client at 30 weeks' gestation is admitted with painless late vaginal bleeding. The nurse understands that expectant management includes which of the following?
 
  1. Limiting vaginal exams to only one per 24-hour period.
  2. Evaluating the fetal heart rate with an internal monitor.
  3. Monitoring for blood loss, pain, and uterine contractibility.
  4. Assessing blood pressure every 2 hours.

[bigsis44]

Answer to Question 1

1,2
Rationale 1: Some nutritionists suggest that vitamins B and E help relieve the discomforts associated with menstruation.
Rationale 2: Self-care measures such as regular exercise, rest, application of heat, and good nutritionincluding reducing saltwill help the symptoms.
Rationale 3: Self-care measures such as regular exercise, rest, application of heat, and good nutrition will help the symptoms.
Rationale 4: Self-care measures such as regular exercise, rest, application of heat, and good nutrition will help the symptoms.
Rationale 5: Taking FSH replacement is not a self-care measure for dysmenorrhea.

Answer to Question 2

3
Explanation: 3. Blood loss, pain, and uterine contractibility need to be assessed for client comfort and safety.