Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
The nurse is assessing a female client who reports painful menstruation. Which of the following should the nurse document in the client's record about painful menstruation?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Dysmenorrhea. Dysmenorrhea refers to painful menstruation, which is the main concern reported by the client. Dysuria (B) refers to painful urination and is unrelated to menstrual pain. Hematuria (C) is the presence of blood in the urine, not related to menstrual pain. Dyschezia (D) refers to painful bowel movements, which is also not related to painful menstruation. Therefore, only dysmenorrhea accurately reflects the client's reported symptom of painful menstruation.