While planning care for a patient with pelvic inflammatory disease, the nurse identifies the goal of recovering without long-term effects. Which interventions should the nurse select to help achieve this patient's goal?
Select all that apply.
1. Instruct on perineal care.
2. Ensure thorough hand hygiene.
3. Disinfect bedpan and toilet seat.
4. Administer antibiotic therapy as prescribed.
5. Monitor for adverse effects of antibiotic therapy.
Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5
For the goal of recovering from PID without long-term effects, the nurse should practice thorough hand hygiene and disinfect bedpan and toilet set to avoid disseminating the infection to others. The nurse should also administer antibiotic therapy as prescribed and monitor for adverse effects of antibiotic therapy because these antibiotics can be potent and have serious side effects. Instructing on perineal care would be applicable for the goal of understanding the pathophysiology of PID.
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