The nurse is assessing a female client and notes facial hirsutism. The client asks the nurse, "Why did this happen to me?" Which of the following statements is the nurse's best response?

Question

1. "Your diet is not nutritionally balanced.".
2. "You may have some hormone imbalances.".
3. "Usually, there is not a known cause for this condition.".
4. "You need to take vitamins.".

Answer 1

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Rationale 1: Hirsutism is not typically linked to nutrition.
Rationale 2: Hirsutism is the occurrence of excess body hair in females on the face, chest, abdomen, arms, and legs, following the male pattern. It is typically due to endocrine or metabolic dysfunction, but may be idiopathic in nature.
Rationale 3: Hirsutism is typically due to endocrine or metabolic dysfunction.
Rationale 4: Clients with hirsutism do not need more vitamins, since hirsutism is often the result of endocrine or metabolic dysfunction.