This athlete likely has atypical anorexia. Since her perform…
This athlete likely has atypical anorexia. Since her performance and health could benefit from being a lower weight, it would be safe for her to continue a 1 pound per week loss while getting treatment with a psychologist and dietitian.
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Your professional softball athlete is recovering from a shoulder labrum surgery and is having higher levels of pain today. For the last 5 days, she has complained of nausea and stomach pain at practice after her large coffee and her lunches that include acidic or spicy food. You suspect that she may have acute gastritis. What pain medication would be better to give to prevent making her stomach pain worse?
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Your cross country athlete has been prescribed a daily supplement of iron by the team physician. You ask her how it is going, and she tells you she stopped taking it because it made her feel nauseous. You want to give her recommendations to help her take the supplement and make it effective. Which of these is FALSE?
Read DetailsYour high school athlete with type 1 diabetes ate a high-car…
Your high school athlete with type 1 diabetes ate a high-carbohydrate snack after school, and a large amount of Gatorade just before practice. At the start of practice, you notice him acting sluggish. He tells you he feels tired and nauseous, but is very thirsty. You suggest he check his blood glucose level. What is likely the appropriate first treatment?
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