A client with dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is in the clinic for diagnosis. During the nursing history, the nurse should ask if the client with amenorrhea has a history of:
1. high-fat diet.
2. weight gain.
3. bulimia.
4. athletic training.
Answer: 4
1. High-fat diets do not contribute to amenorrhea.
2. The client with weight loss is more apt to experience amenorrhea.
3. Anorexia nervosa clients frequently experience amenorrhea.
4. Clients who are vigorous athletes and train for competition can experience amenorrhea. The nurse should ask about athletic training and a history of anorexia nervosa.
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