Care management of a woman diagnosed with acute pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) most likely would include:
a. Oral antiviral therapy.
b. Bed rest in a semi-Fowler position.
c. Antibiotic regimen continued until symptoms subside.
d. Frequent pelvic examination to monitor the progress of healing.
cANS: B
A woman with acute PID should be on bed rest in a semi-Fowler position. Broad-spectrum antibiotics are used. Antibiotics must be taken as prescribed, even if symptoms subside. Few pelvic examinations should be conducted during the acute phase of the disease.
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