A Young Adolescent Client Is Concerned About Experiencing Severe Cramps

Multiple Choice

A young adolescent client is concerned about experiencing severe cramps with menstruation. She tells the nurse, "I don't like the pain, and I'm also worried the cramps mean there is something wrong with me." How should the nurse respond to this client?

A) "Menstrual cramping is not normal but is something that can be treated."
B) "You have cramps because you started your periods too early."
C) "Cramps are common in young women who just started having their periods, but they can be managed and often become less severe over time."
D) "You need to see a gynecologist for a pelvic examination."