The nurse is discharging a client after hospitalization for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Which statements indicate that teaching was effective? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. "I might have infertility because of this infection."
2. "It is important for me to finish my antibiotics."
3. "Tubal pregnancy could occur after PID."
4. "My PID was caused by a yeast infection."
5. "I am going to have an IUD placed for contraception."
1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. Women sometimes become infertile because of scarring in the fallopian tubes as a result of the inflammation of PID.
2. Antibiotic therapy should always be completed when a client is diagnosed with any infection.
3. The tubal scarring that occurs from tubal inflammation during PID can prevent a fertilized ovum from passing through the tube into the uterus, causing an ectopic or tubal pregnancy.
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