A patient has been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The nurse should encourage what health promotion activity to address the patient's hormone imbalance and infertility?
A) Kegel exercises
B) Increased fluid intake
C) Weight loss
D) Topical antibiotics as ordered
Ans: C
Feedback:
Lifestyle modification is critical in the treatment of PCOS, and weight management is part of the treatment plan. As little as a weight loss of 5% of total body weight can help with hormone imbalance and infertility. Antibiotics are irrelevant, as PCOS does not have an infectious etiology. Fluid intake and Kegel exercises do not influence the course of the disease.
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