A female client is diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). What would the nurse tell the client is the most common cause of this disorder?
A) Vaginal infection
B) Diabetes
C) Chlamydia
D) Douching
C
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Pelvic inflammatory disease, an infection of the ovaries (oophoritis), oviducts (salpingitis), uterus, or pelvic cavity, enters the body through the vagina, peritoneum, lymphatic system, or bloodstream. Two STIs are the most common cause of PID—Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhea. Many other STIs and the bacterial strain of streptococcus may also cause PID.
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.