Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) ( 14 Questions)
The client reports irregular menstrual cycles, excessive hair growth on the face and abdomen, acne, and difficulty losing weight.
Which of the following statements made by the nurse is appropriate for addressing the client's concerns?
Mood swings and depression can indeed be associated with PCOS due to hormonal imbalances and the emotional impact of living with a chronic condition. However, dismissing the client's other symptoms as unrelated is not accurate or helpful. It's important to address all relevant symptoms and their potential connection to PCOS.
This statement by the nurse is appropriate for addressing the client's concerns. Irregular menstrual cycles and hirsutism (excessive hair growth on the face and abdomen) are common symptoms of PCOS. Acknowledging these symptoms as typical for PCOS helps the client understand that her experiences are not uncommon and that there are management options available.
Recommending fertility treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF) solely to address weight gain is not appropriate for a client with suspected PCOS. While fertility treatments may be considered for individuals with PCOS who are struggling with infertility, it is not the primary intervention for managing weight gain or other PCOS-related symptoms.
Metformin is a medication that can be used to help manage PCOS-related symptoms, particularly in cases of insulin resistance. However, it is not the only medication available, and its use should be determined on a case-by-case basis. Additionally, metformin alone may not address all the client's symptoms. The nurse should discuss a comprehensive treatment plan that may include lifestyle modifications, other medications, and, if necessary, fertility treatments.
Choice B rationale:
This statement by the nurse is appropriate for addressing the client's concerns.
Irregular menstrual cycles and hirsutism (excessive hair growth on the face and abdomen) are common symptoms of PCOS.
Acknowledging these symptoms as typical for PCOS helps the client understand that her experiences are not uncommon and that there are management options available.
Choice A rationale:
Mood swings and depression can indeed be associated with PCOS due to hormonal imbalances and the emotional impact of living with a chronic condition.
However, dismissing the client's other symptoms as unrelated is not accurate or helpful.
It's important to address all relevant symptoms and their potential connection to PCOS.
Choice C rationale:
Recommending fertility treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF) solely to address weight gain is not appropriate for a client with suspected PCOS.
While fertility treatments may be considered for individuals with PCOS who are struggling with infertility, it is not the primary intervention for managing weight gain or other PCOS-related symptoms.
Choice D rationale:
Metformin is a medication that can be used to help manage PCOS-related symptoms, particularly in cases of insulin resistance.
However, it is not the only medication available, and its use should be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Additionally, metformin alone may not address all the client's symptoms.
The nurse should discuss a comprehensive treatment plan that may include lifestyle modifications, other medications, and, if necessary, fertility treatments.