During her annual gynecologic checkup,a 17-year-old woman states that recently she has been experiencing cramping and pain during her menstrual periods.The nurse should document this complaint as

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Dysmenorrhea refers to painful menstrual periods, which is the complaint stated by the patient in this scenario. Amenorrhea refers to the absence of menstrual periods, dyspareunia refers to painful intercourse, and PMS (premenstrual syndrome) involves a range of physical and emotional symptoms that occur in the days preceding a menstrual period, rather than just pain during the period itself.

During Her Annual Gynecologic Checkup,a 17-Year-Old Woman States That Recently