A 28-year-old patient was recently diagnosed with polycystic ...

[Diane]

A 28-year-old patient was recently diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome. It is most important for the nurse to teach the patient
 
  a. reasons for a total hysterectomy.
  b. how to decrease facial hair growth.
  c. ways to reduce the occurrence of acne.
  d. methods to maintain appropriate weight.

Question 2

A 25-year-old woman who is scheduled for a routine gynecologic examination tells the nurse that she has had intercourse during the last year with several men. The nurse will plan to teach about the reason for
 
  a. contraceptive use.
  b. antibiotic therapy.
  c. Chlamydia testing.
  d. pregnancy testing.

[olivia_paige29]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Obesity exacerbates the problems associated with polycystic ovary syndrome, such as insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. The nurse should also address the problems of acne and hirsutism, but these symptoms are lower priority because they do not have long-term health consequences. Although some patients do require total hysterectomy, this is usually performed only after other therapies have been unsuccessful.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Chlamydia testing is recommended annually for women with multiple sex partners. There is no indication that the patient needs teaching about contraceptives, pregnancy testing, or antibiotic therapy.

[Diane]

Thank you

[olivia_paige29]

No problemo