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premenstrual tension syndrome (signs and symptoms (irritability or anger,…
premenstrual tension syndrome
definition
lower back pain, fullness of breasts
mood swings and fatigue
it is characterized by the following; headache
causes
cyclic changes in hormones
chemical changes in brain
depression
signs and symptoms
irritability or anger
appetite changes and food cravings
crying spells, mood swings and
headache, fatigue joint or muscle pain
tension or anxiety, depressed mood
nursing management/ plan
offer positive coping mechanism reassure patient
to allay anxiety refer to psychologist if severe.
reassure the patient
Establish patients stressors
risk factors
Alcohol and cigarrete smoking
Menstruation,Early coitarche
Poor personal hygiene, Diet
Low socioeconomic status
nursing assessments and common findings
family history
sexual history, emotional problems
obstetric history, pain
personal data, menstrual history