Which of the following diagnostic tests would the nurse question when ordered for a patient diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
1. CBC (complete blood count) with differential
2. Vaginal culture for Neisseria gonorrhoeae
3. Throat culture for Streptococcus A
4. RPR (rapid plasma reagin)
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: CBC with differential will give an indication of the severity of the infection.
Rationale 2: Gonorrhea is a common cause of PID, and the patient should be tested for this.
Rationale 3: Streptococcus of the throat is not associated with PID.
Rationale 4: RPR is a test for syphilis, another cause of PID.
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