The nurse is caring for a 20-year-old female patient who reports severe dysmenorrheal pain that is not relieved with NSAIDs. The nurse recommends which intervention?

Exercise. Dysmenorrhea refers to a painful menstruation. According to several studies, analgesics are not always effective in managing dysmenorrheal pain. There is modest evidence that exercise helps relieve dysmenorrhea. Low-fat diet is advised for the patient. Oophorectomy may not be appropriate in a young patient. A support group is less likely to be helpful for dysmenorrhea, but behavioral interventions might be.

The nurse is caring for a 20-year-old female patient who reports ...

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