A patient recently treated for pelvic inflammatory disease asks how she can best prevent a recurrence of the disease. What information should the nurse provide?
1. The physician will prescribe prophylactic antibiotic therapy.
2. The use of condoms will be beneficial.
3. Annual gynecological examinations should be scheduled.
4. Douching after intercourse will assist in removing potential pathogens from the genital area.
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Rationale 1: Prophylactic antibiotics are not used to manage pelvic inflammatory disease.
Rationale 2: Condoms provide a barrier against the introduction of pathogens to the woman's body.
Rationale 3: Annual gynecological examinations are recommended but will not prevent the spread of the disease.
Rationale 4: Douching can actually increase the incidence of pelvic inflammatory disease. Douching forces fluids higher into the woman's vagina and cervical area.
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