A Patient Was Recently Diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

question 29

Multiple Choice

A patient was recently diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome. It is most important for the nurse to teach the patient

• A)reasons for a total hysterectomy.
• B)how to decrease facial hair growth.
• C)ways to reduce the occurrence of acne.
• D)methods to maintain appropriate weight.

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Definitions:

Quantum Meruit

A legal principle allowing a party to recover costs for services provided when no contract exists, based on the reasonable value of the work.

Specific Performance

A legal remedy in contracts where the court orders the party who breached the contract to perform the promised action rather than simply paying damages.

Liquidated Damages

Predetermined monetary compensation agreed upon by parties in a contract as a remedy for specific breaches, especially delays.

Penalty Clause

A provision in a contract that specifies a penalty to be paid by a party in the case of a breach of the contract.