A patient diagnosed with gonorrhea has not been adhering to the prescribed medication regimen
Which findings could indicate the patient is experiencing complications of the disease? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. WBC 22,000
2. Complaints of severe abdominal pain
3. Ambulating slowly with legs apart
4. Tenderness upon palpation of the abdomen
5. Serum potassium of 3.4
1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: The elevation in white blood count is an indicator of an infectious process somewhere in the body.
Rationale 2: Complaints of severe abdominal pain may indicate pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). PID in women can lead to internal abscesses, chronic pain, ectopic pregnancy, and infertility.
Rationale 3: Ambulating slowly with legs apart may indicate pelvic inflammatory disease, prostatitis, or epididymitis.
Rationale 4: Complaints of tenderness upon palpation of the abdomen may indicate pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
Rationale 5: Changes in serum potassium level are not associated with inadequately treated gonorrhea.
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