Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) ( 15 Questions)
A nurse is assessing a patient with suspected PID.
Which clinical manifestations are commonly associated with PID? Select all that apply.
Lower abdominal pain is commonly associated with PID. Inflammation and infection in the pelvic area can cause pain and discomfort.
Vaginal bleeding between periods is also a common clinical manifestation of PID. The inflammation and damage to the reproductive organs can lead to irregular bleeding.
Painful urination is not a typical symptom of PID. It may be indicative of other urinary tract infections or conditions but is not directly associated with PID.
Swollen ankles are not a common manifestation of PID. This symptom is unrelated to PID and suggests other medical issues, such as circulatory or renal problems.
Fever is a common symptom of PID. The infection and inflammation in the reproductive organs can lead to an elevated body temperature as the body's immune response attempts to combat the infection.
Choice A rationale:
Lower abdominal pain is commonly associated with PID.
Inflammation and infection in the pelvic area can cause pain and discomfort.
Choice B rationale:
Vaginal bleeding between periods is also a common clinical manifestation of PID.
The inflammation and damage to the reproductive organs can lead to irregular bleeding.
Choice C rationale:
Painful urination is not a typical symptom of PID.
It may be indicative of other urinary tract infections or conditions but is not directly associated with PID.
Choice D rationale:
Swollen ankles are not a common manifestation of PID.
This symptom is unrelated to PID and suggests other medical issues, such as circulatory or renal problems.
Choice E rationale:
Fever is a common symptom of PID.
The infection and inflammation in the reproductive organs can lead to an elevated body temperature as the body's immune response attempts to combat the infection.