A 19-Yr-Old Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Primary Dysmenorrhea

A 19-yr-old patient has been diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea. How will the nurse suggest that the patient manage discomfort?

A) Avoid aerobic exercise during her menstrual period.
B) Use cold packs on the abdomen and back for pain relief.
C) Talk with her health care provider about beginning antidepressant therapy.
D) Take nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) when her period starts.