When Teaching a Patient About Ways to Prevent Primary Dysmenorrhea

When teaching a patient about ways to prevent primary dysmenorrhea, the nurse will suggest that the patient

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 antidepressant therapy.
D) start taking nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) regularly when her menstrual period starts.