A female adolescent is diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome. Which information should the nurse prepare to instruct the patient about the treatment for this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
A) Importance of exercise
B) Use of antiandrogen medication
C) Eating plan to reach appropriate weight
D) Use of fertility medications to regulate menstrual cycles
E) Use of oral combined estrogen/progesterone contraceptive
B, C, E
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Treatment is aimed at relieving symptoms so teaching should be about symptom management. Antiandrogen medication may be used to reduce hair growth and acne. An eating plan may be used to reduce obesity. Oral combined estrogen/progesterone contraception is used to better regulate menstrual cycles. Exercise is not identified as a specific treatment. Fertility medication is used if the patient desires to become pregnant and not to regulate menstrual cycles.
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