While answering questions posed by a nurse during a health history, a young woman says, "Before my period I get headaches, am moody, and my breasts hurt." What is the client experiencing?

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The client is experiencing premenstrual syndrome (PMS), which includes symptoms such as headaches, mood changes, and breast tenderness before the start of menstruation. Perimenopause refers to the time leading up to menopause, usually in women over 40 years old. Menarche is the onset of menstruation in adolescent females. Menses refers to the actual period or menstrual flow.

While Answering Questions Posed by a Nurse During a Health