A client is concerned about her irregular menstrual periods since she has increased her daily workouts at the gym to 2 hours each day. What is the nurses' best response?
a. "Do you want to talk about the need for that much exercise?"
b. "Exercise is healthy but can decrease body fat and cause irregular periods."
c. "Bingeing and purging can cause electrolyte problems in your body."
d. "Anorexic behavior can result in decreased estrogen levels."
ANS: B
There needs to be a certain level of body fat and weight to maintain regular menstrual cycles. The client has only indicated that she has increased her workouts. There is no indication that she has anorexic or bingeing and purging behaviors.
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