Nursing/ pre med question: Stacey is 15 year old avid runner. She began cross co

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Nursing/ pre med question:

Stacey is 15 year old avid runner. She began cross country as a freshman and is excited to see how much she can improve this season. During the first month of season she began experiencing bad shin pain that would not go away. At the doctors it was revealed the she had lost almost 10 pounds and had not begun menarche. In addition, she had a stress fracture. She was placed in a walking boot and her parents were given the names of several health professionals to contact for assistance.

1)Aside from the stress fracture, what condition might Stacey be experiencing?

2)How does the condition contribute to the development of a stress fracture?

3)What follow up care should be advised to her parents?

Explanation / Answer

1) Apart from stress fracture, Stacey is experiencing the loss of weight of 10 pounds and may not begin her menstrual cycle.

2) Since, Stacey started fresh season, she might have increased the distance of running which caused her to lose her weight and also contributed to stress fracture.

3) Stacey's parents are adised to consult health professionals like arthopedician, physiotherapist and a gynaecologist to get treatment for various health conditions.

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