Which diagnostic test should the nurse question if prescribed for a client with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
1. RPR (rapid plasma reagin)
2. Throat culture for streptococcus A
3. Vaginal culture for Neisseria gonorrhoeae
4. CBC (complete blood count) with differential
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Explanation:
1. RPR is a test for syphilis, another cause of PID.
2. Streptococcal infection of the throat is not associated with PID.
3. Gonorrhea is a common cause of PID, and the client should be tested for this.
4. CBC with differential will give an indication of the severity of the infection.
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