- c. Increase intake of complex carbohydrates (vegetables, e. Decrease salt intake to 3 g per day but not less than 0.5 g distractions, guided imagery, breathing exercises, massage, application of heat or cold, and relaxation techniques that may provide symptomatic relief. d. Decrease refito maintain anxiety at a manageable level and prevent the f. Limit intake of caffeine (coffee, tea, colas, and chocolate) g. Because some women crave junk food during the pre-In an effort to correct the possible nutritional alterations that may be contributing to PMDD, b. Limit intake of dairy products to two servings a day (exces-lines may be suggested: a. Reduce intake of fats in the diet, particularly saturated discomfort from becoming disabling.to cause nervous tension, palpitations, headache, dizziness, fats.sive dairy products block the absorption of magnesium).hypoglycemia and fllegumes, cereals, and whole grains) and breast tenderness and pain. Alcohol can cause reactive and alcohol (one or two drinks a week). Caffeine increases containing foods (e.g., safflstimulates norepinephrine and causes sleep disturbances.)per day. (Salt restriction prevents edema; too little salt drowsiness, and excretion of magnesium in the urine.) ned and simple sugars. (Excess sugar is thought uid retention.Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder ower oil).These techniques may help the following guide-cis-linoleic acid–●^323
2 2506_Ch18_320-328.indd Sec1:323 506 Ch 18 320 - 328 .indd 6. Administer medications as prescribed. Monitor client re-Outcome CriteriaS 2. Client verbalizes relief of painful symptoms. 1. Client demonstrates ability to manage premenstrual symp-ec 1 pearance of adverse side effects. sponse for effectiveness of the medication, as well as for ap-medications commonly used for symptomatic treatment the use of herbal medications; some of these are listed in right to know about the treatment she is receivingexperienced relief from the symptoms of PMDD through about the medication to be administered. symptomatic drug therapy. Provide client with information of PMDD are presented in Table 18-1. Some women have toms with minimal discomfort.Table 18 -2 .insuffi: 323 vitamin or mineral tablet daily to ensure that adequate nutrients are consumed.menstrual period, it is important that they take a multiple cient to bring about reliefWhen other measures are , physician may prescribe Client has the. Some 1 10/1/10 9:37:28 AM 0 / 1 / 10 9 : 37 : 28 AM
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