When counseling a woman for primary dysmenorrhea, which of the ...

[frankwu]

When counseling a woman for primary dysmenorrhea, which of the following nonpharma-cologic interventions would be used?
 
  1. Increasing intake of red meat and simple carbohydrates
  2. Reducing intake of diuretic foods such as peaches and asparagus
  3. Temporarily substituting physical activity for a sedentary lifestyle
  4. Using a heating pad on the abdomen to relieve cramping

Question 2

The best option for measuring a pulse on a school-aged child would be
 
  A) radial pulse for one full minute.
  B) apical pulse for one full minute.
  C) femoral pulse for one full minute.
  D) brachial pulse for one full minute.

[Melissahxx]

Answer to Question 1

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1. Incorrect. Dietary changes such as the reduction of red meat may be recommended for women experiencing dysmenorrhea.
2. Incorrect. Increasing diuretics, including natural diuretics such as asparagus, cranberry juice, peaches, parsley, and watermelon may help reduce the symptoms associated with dys-menorrhea.
3. Incorrect. Exercise has been found to help relieve menstrual discomfort through increased vasodilation and subsequent decreased ischemia.
4. Correct. Heat minimizes cramping by increasing vasodilation and muscle relaxation and minimizing uterine ischemia.

Answer to Question 2

A

[frankwu]

TYSM

[softEldritch]

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