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evelyn o bentley · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The client is undergoing lab work and ultrasound for a possible diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Which problem does the nurse expect to find in the client's history?

1. Multiple first-trimester fetal losses
2. Dyspareunia
3. Vulvitis
4. Oligomenorrhea

Question 2

The patient diagnosed with endometriosis asks the nurse whether there are any long-term health risks associated with this condition. The nurse should include which statement in the patient teaching about endometriosis?

1. There are no other health risks associated with endometriosis.
2. Pain with intercourse rarely occurs as a long-term problem.
3. You are at increased risk for ovarian and breast cancer.
4. Most women with this condition develop severe migraines.

poopface · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4
Explanation: 4. Irregular menses, ranging from total absence of periods (amenorrhea) to intermittent or infrequent periods (oligomenorrhea) are the hallmarks of PCOS.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale 1: There are long-term health risks associated with endometriosis.
Rationale 2: Dyspareunia is a common symptom of endometriosis.
Rationale 3: An increased risk for cancer of the ovary and breast is associated with endometriosis.
Rationale 4: Endometriosis is not associated with increased migraines.