The nurse is reviewing data collected during a health history and physical assessment and suspects that the patient could be experiencing polycystic ovarian syndrome (P C O S). What information did the nurse use to make this clinical determination?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
A) Body mass index 31
B) Hair loss and warm moist skin
C) Periods occur every 3 to 4 months
D) Fasting capillary blood glucose 123 m g/d L
E) Inability to become pregnant after 2 years of unprotected intercourse

Question

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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is often associated with obesity or higher body mass index (BMI), irregular menstrual cycles (such as periods occurring every 3 to 4 months), elevated fasting blood glucose levels indicating insulin resistance, and infertility or difficulty becoming pregnant. Hair loss and warm moist skin are not typically associated with PCOS; instead, symptoms like hirsutism (excessive hair growth) would be more indicative.

The Nurse Is Reviewing Data Collected During a Health History