A 17-year-old high school senior and a member of the varsity swim team is in the OB/GYN office inquiring about information on birth control pills to regulate her menstrual cycle for her active lifestyle. She states to the nurse that her cycles began at age 12 and occur every 28 to 32 days. She also complains that she has painful cramps and heavy flow the first couple of days, and that her cycle lasts 5 days.What should the nurse tell her?What self-care measures can the nurse suggest?What important request does this client have?

The girl is having her period cycle of 28-32 days which lasts for 5 days. And she is having painful…

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A 17-year-old high school senior and a member of the varsity swim team is in the OB/GYN office inquiring about information on birth control pills to regulate her menstrual cycle for her active lifestyle. She states to the nurse that her cycles began at age 12 and occur every 28 to 32 days. She also complains that she has painful cramps and heavy flow the first couple of days, and that her cycle lasts 5 days.
1. What should the nurse tell her?
2. What self-care measures can the nurse suggest?
3. What important request does this client have?

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