A woman is being treated for pelvic inflammatory disease and says her pain has improved after two days of antibiotics. Which instruction is most important?
Correct answer: A. Complete the entire prescribed antibiotic course
- A. Complete the entire prescribed antibiotic course
- B. Stop treatment when the pelvic pain disappears
- C. Use vaginal douches after each antibiotic dose
- D. Resume intercourse before the treatment is finished
Explanation
Completing treatment helps eradicate infection and reduces complications such as infertility and chronic pelvic pain. Symptoms may improve before the infection has cleared, and vaginal douching can disturb normal flora.
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Gynaecological nursing covers assessment and care for menstrual disorders, vaginal infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, endometriosis, fibroids, uterine prolapse and reproductive tract cancers. It includes pelvic examination, specimen collection, preoperative and postoperative care, medication support, privacy and counselling, and distinguishes gynaecological conditions from normal pregnancy-related changes.
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