A patient who is febrile and has vaginal drainage has been admitted for treatment of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Question

Which interventions would the nurse include in the plan of care for this patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Encourage the patient to assume a side-lying position with knees drawn up.
2. Encourage the patient to ambulate to mobilize trapped intestinal gas.
3. Maintain strict universal precautions.
4. Provide intravenous antibiotics as prescribed.
5. Teach the patient how to use a pain scale.

Answer 1

3,4,5
Rationale 1: The patient should be encouraged to remain in high-Fowler's position.
Rationale 2: The patient should be encouraged to maintain bed rest. Trapped intestinal gas is not a prominent issue with PID.
Rationale 3: The patient has a serious infection, so the nurse should comply with all universal precautions.
Rationale 4: Until the patient is afebrile, antibiotics are administered intravenously.
Rationale 5: The patient will likely be in pain, so education about using the pain scale will be necessary.