A patient was recently diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome. It is most important for the nurse to teach the patient

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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,it is usually performed only after other therapies have been unsuccessful.

A Patient Was Recently Diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome