Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) ( 15 Questions)
Which area should the nurse specifically assess during the abdominal and pelvic examination?
"Cranial nerves and facial muscles." Assessing cranial nerves and facial muscles is not relevant to the evaluation of a client with suspected PID. These assessments are more appropriate for neurological or facial conditions.
"Extremities for edema and circulation." Assessing extremities for edema and circulation is not directly related to the evaluation of PID. It is more relevant to cardiovascular or vascular assessments.
"Lower abdomen and pelvic region for tenderness." This is the correct area to assess during the abdominal and pelvic examination of a client with suspected PID. PID often presents with lower abdominal and pelvic tenderness, and this assessment can help confirm the diagnosis.
"Chest and lung sounds for respiratory status." Assessing chest and lung sounds is not directly relevant to the evaluation of PID. This assessment is more appropriate for respiratory conditions or pulmonary issues.
Choice A rationale:
"Cranial nerves and facial muscles." Assessing cranial nerves and facial muscles is not relevant to the evaluation of a client with suspected PID.
These assessments are more appropriate for neurological or facial conditions.
Choice B rationale:
"Extremities for edema and circulation." Assessing extremities for edema and circulation is not directly related to the evaluation of PID.
It is more relevant to cardiovascular or vascular assessments.
Choice C rationale:
"Lower abdomen and pelvic region for tenderness." This is the correct area to assess during the abdominal and pelvic examination of a client with suspected PID.
PID often presents with lower abdominal and pelvic tenderness, and this assessment can help confirm the diagnosis.
Choice D rationale:
"Chest and lung sounds for respiratory status." Assessing chest and lung sounds is not directly relevant to the evaluation of PID.
This assessment is more appropriate for respiratory conditions or pulmonary issues.