The nurse is evaluating a young client's risk for developing the "female athlete triad." Which client statement indicates the client is at high risk for developing this problem?
a. "I play field hockey on a mostly male team."
b. "I'm not a very competitive soccer player. I just really like to play."
c. "I'm a gymnast and my coach thinks I need to lose another 5 pounds."
d. "I can't keep up with this training schedule. I'm going to take some time off of training."
c. "I'm a gymnast and my coach thinks I need to lose another 5 pounds."
Athletes who play sports that emphasize thinness are more likely to develop the female athlete triad. The athlete who suffers from this develops low levels of available energy, decreased bone density, and amenorrhea. Gymnastics, ballet dancing, and figure skating are sports that place an emphasis on thinness. Field hockey and soccer emphasize toughness and endurance in athletes, not thinness. If the athlete has developed the issue, then it is important to decrease their training intensity and eat more food.
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