Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) ( 15 Questions)
A nurse is assessing a patient with Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID).
Which clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to find during the assessment?
Chest pain and shortness of breath are not typical clinical manifestations of PID.
These symptoms are more indicative of cardiovascular or respiratory conditions.
PID primarily involves the reproductive organs and pelvic area.
Elevated blood pressure and confusion are not typical symptoms of PID.
These symptoms may suggest other medical issues such as hypertension or neurological problems.
PID primarily presents with gynecological symptoms.
Lower abdominal pain, abnormal discharge, and fever are common clinical manifestations of PID.
Lower abdominal pain is often described as pelvic pain, and it is a hallmark symptom.
Abnormal vaginal discharge and fever are also frequently observed in patients with PID due to the infection and inflammation of the pelvic organs.
Joint pain and muscle weakness are not typical symptoms of PID.
These symptoms may be associated with other medical conditions such as autoimmune disorders or musculoskeletal problems.
They are not directly related to PID.
Choice A rationale:
Chest pain and shortness of breath are not typical clinical manifestations of PID.
These symptoms are more indicative of cardiovascular or respiratory conditions.
PID primarily involves the reproductive organs and pelvic area.
Choice B rationale:
Elevated blood pressure and confusion are not typical symptoms of PID.
These symptoms may suggest other medical issues such as hypertension or neurological problems.
PID primarily presents with gynecological symptoms.
Choice C rationale:
Lower abdominal pain, abnormal discharge, and fever are common clinical manifestations of PID.
Lower abdominal pain is often described as pelvic pain, and it is a hallmark symptom.
Abnormal vaginal discharge and fever are also frequently observed in patients with PID due to the infection and inflammation of the pelvic organs.
Choice D rationale:
Joint pain and muscle weakness are not typical symptoms of PID.
These symptoms may be associated with other medical conditions such as autoimmune disorders or musculoskeletal problems.
They are not directly related to PID.