A woman with polycystic ovary syndrome tells the nurse, "I hate this disease. Just look at me! I have no hair on the front of my head but I've got hair on my chin and upper lip. I don't feel like a woman anymore." Further assessment reveals breast atrophy and increased muscle mass. Which nursing diagnosis would most likely be a priority?

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The priority nursing diagnosis is "Situational low self-esteem related to masculinization effects of the disease" because the patient's statement directly reflects concerns about physical appearance changes (hair loss on the head, hair growth on the chin and upper lip, breast atrophy, increased muscle mass) that are affecting her self-esteem and sense of femininity.

A Woman with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Tells the Nurse, "I