A client is suspected of having premenstrual syndrome (PMS). A somatic complaint the nurse would assess for is a client report of
A) abdominal bloating.
B) blurring of vision.
C) nasal congestion.
D) severe uterine cramping.

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Somatic problems may include headache, breast tenderness and abdominal bloating, peripheral edema, joint pain and backache, hives, constipation, and exacerbation of pre-existing conditions such as migraine and herpes.

A Client Is Suspected of Having Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)