Which findings would the nurse expect when assessing a woman with polycystic ovary syndrome?
A) Acanthosis nigricans and small ovaries
B) Hirsutism and acne
C) Hypotension and linea nigra
D) Enlarged ovaries and lack of body hair
B) Hirsutism and acne
Explanation: A) On examination, findings in women with polycystic ovary syndrome may include virilizing signs (excess facial hair, acne), acanthosis nigricans (dark, velvety discoloration in body folds and creases often linked to diabetes), enlarged ovaries, and hypertension.
B) On examination, findings in women with polycystic ovary syndrome may include virilizing signs (excess facial hair, acne), acanthosis nigricans (dark, velvety discoloration in body folds and creases often linked to diabetes), enlarged ovaries, and hypertension.
C) On examination, findings in women with polycystic ovary syndrome may include virilizing signs (excess facial hair, acne), acanthosis nigricans (dark, velvety discoloration in body folds and creases often linked to diabetes), enlarged ovaries, and hypertension. Linea nigra is the dark vertical line on the abdomen of pregnant women.
D) On examination, findings in women with polycystic ovary syndrome may include virilizing signs (excess facial hair, acne), acanthosis nigricans (dark, velvety discoloration in body folds and creases often linked to diabetes), enlarged ovaries, and hypertension.
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