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james0929 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A 16-year-old patient has anorexia nervosa. Which term used to describe the menstrual history is characteristic of this disorder?

a. Amenorrhea
b. Dysmenorrhea
c. Premenstrual syndrome
d. Heavy menstrual flow

Question 2

The mother of a teen with an eating disorder expresses a concern that the family is re-sponsible for the problem. Which question will best help the nurse identify another influ-ence that is likely to have played a role in the teenager's eating disorder?

a. Does she have an after-school job?
b. Does she have access to nutritious foods?
c. Is there a family history of underweight adults?
d. Is your daughter interested in clothes and fashion?

234sdffa · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Amenorrhea is common in patients with eating disorders, possibly due to altered hypotha-lamic function. The remaining options are not usually related to changes resulting from an eating disorder.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Women in this culture are bombarded by the fashion industry and media messages equating beauty with thinness. Although it is true that eating disorders are less common in countries where food is not abundant, in this culture persons with eating disorders tend not to choose nutritious foods. Workplace competition with men would be of greater significance than this broad statement. The biologic tendency to be overweight may influence some persons.