Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) ( 15 Questions)
Which statement by the nurse is the most appropriate in promoting patient understanding of the condition?
"PID is mainly caused by poor hygiene practices." This statement is not accurate. PID is primarily caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, not poor hygiene practices. Providing false information to the patient can lead to misunderstandings and may not promote effective education.
"You should use condoms consistently to prevent reinfection." This statement is the most appropriate because it provides accurate information and promotes patient understanding. Consistent condom use can help prevent the transmission of STIs, which are a primary risk factor for PID. Reinfection with STIs can exacerbate PID or increase the risk of recurrence, making this advice essential.
"Douching can help alleviate the symptoms of PID." Douching is not a recommended or effective treatment for PID. In fact, douching can potentially worsen the condition by disrupting the natural balance of the vaginal microbiota. This statement provides incorrect information and is not appropriate for patient education.
"Chronic pelvic pain is a common symptom, but it usually goes away on its own." This statement is not accurate. Chronic pelvic pain is a common symptom of PID, but it typically does not resolve on its own and may require medical treatment. Providing false reassurance to the patient can lead to delayed or inadequate care.
Choice A rationale:
"PID is mainly caused by poor hygiene practices." This statement is not accurate.
PID is primarily caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, not poor hygiene practices.
Providing false information to the patient can lead to misunderstandings and may not promote effective education.
Choice B rationale:
"You should use condoms consistently to prevent reinfection." This statement is the most appropriate because it provides accurate information and promotes patient understanding.
Consistent condom use can help prevent the transmission of STIs, which are a primary risk factor for PID.
Reinfection with STIs can exacerbate PID or increase the risk of recurrence, making this advice essential.
Choice C rationale:
"Douching can help alleviate the symptoms of PID." Douching is not a recommended or effective treatment for PID.
In fact, douching can potentially worsen the condition by disrupting the natural balance of the vaginal microbiota.
This statement provides incorrect information and is not appropriate for patient education.
Choice D rationale:
"Chronic pelvic pain is a common symptom, but it usually goes away on its own." This statement is not accurate.
Chronic pelvic pain is a common symptom of PID, but it typically does not resolve on its own and may require medical treatment.
Providing false reassurance to the patient can lead to delayed or inadequate care.