A 22-year-old patient reports her concern about not having a menstrual period for the past 7 months. Which statement by the patient indicates a possible related factor to the amenorrhea?
a. "I drink at least 3 glasses of nonfat milk every day."
b. "I run 7 to 8 miles every day to keep my weight down."
c. "I was treated for a sexually transmitted infection 2 years ago."
d. "I am not sexually active but currently I have an IUD."
ANS: B
Excessive exercise can cause amenorrhea. The other statements by the patient do not suggest any urgent teaching needs.
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