Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) ( 15 Questions)
Which statement by the patient supports the clinical presentation of PID?
"I've been having pain in my joints lately." This statement does not support the clinical presentation of PID. Joint pain is not a common symptom of PID. Fever and chills are more indicative of an infectious process, which is often seen in PID.
"I've had a persistent cough for the past week." This statement does not support the clinical presentation of PID. A persistent cough is more likely related to a respiratory condition rather than PID.
"I've been feeling very thirsty all the time." This statement supports the clinical presentation of PID. Increased thirst may be a sign of dehydration, which can occur due to fever and chills associated with PID. Fever can lead to increased fluid loss through sweating, which can result in dehydration and increased thirst.
"I've been sweating a lot during the night." This statement does not strongly support the clinical presentation of PID. Night sweats can have various causes, including infections, but they are not specific to PID. The combination of fever, chills, and increased thirst is more indicative of an infectious process like PID.
Choice A rationale:
"I've been having pain in my joints lately." This statement does not support the clinical presentation of PID.
Joint pain is not a common symptom of PID.
Fever and chills are more indicative of an infectious process, which is often seen in PID.
Choice B rationale:
"I've had a persistent cough for the past week." This statement does not support the clinical presentation of PID.
A persistent cough is more likely related to a respiratory condition rather than PID.
Choice C rationale:
"I've been feeling very thirsty all the time." This statement supports the clinical presentation of PID.
Increased thirst may be a sign of dehydration, which can occur due to fever and chills associated with PID.
Fever can lead to increased fluid loss through sweating, which can result in dehydration and increased thirst.
Choice D rationale:
"I've been sweating a lot during the night." This statement does not strongly support the clinical presentation of PID.
Night sweats can have various causes, including infections, but they are not specific to PID.
The combination of fever, chills, and increased thirst is more indicative of an infectious process like PID.