The client is young female athlete. The nurse is evaluating the client's risk for the development of the "female athlete triad."
Which of the following statements by this client may indicate that the client is at high risk for developing this problem? 1. "I'm a gymnast and my coach thinks I need to lose another 5 pounds.".
2. "I play field hockey on a mostly male team.".
3. "I can't keep up with this training schedule. I'm going to take some time off of training.".
4. "I'm not a very competitive soccer player. I just really like to play.".
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Rationale: 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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