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Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1998 of 2368

Which teaching helps a client reduce symptoms of premenstrual syndrome?

  1. Increase caffeine intake in the two weeks before a period to improve energy and mood
  2. Avoid aerobic exercise in the week before a period to help the body to rest more
  3. Eat salty snacks in the two weeks before a period to help to prevent bloating
  4. Limit sugar, salt, alcohol, and caffeine in the two weeks before a period
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Correct answer: Limit sugar, salt, alcohol, and caffeine in the two weeks before a period

A healthy diet that limits sugar, salt, alcohol, and caffeine in the two weeks before a period helps relieve symptoms.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Reproductive Concepts: Premenstrual Syndrome. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026