The nurse is counseling an adolescent who is diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Which of the following is a symptom of this disorder?
A) Menorrhagia
B) Amenorrhea
C) Dysmenorrhea
D) Mastalgia
B
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Amenorrhea is the absence or abnormal stoppage of menses (menstruation). Women who are starving often experience amenorrhea, a serious symptom, which is one sign of anorexia or bulimia. Menorrhagia is excessive bleeding in amount or duration during menstruation. Dysmenorrhea is painful menstruation. Neither of these disorders is related to anorexia. Mastalgia or breast pain is a common symptom of PMS.
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