A woman with suspected pelvic inflammatory disease has lower abdominal pain, fever and cervical motion tenderness. Which nursing action is the priority?
Correct answer: B. Obtain prescribed specimens before antibiotics
- A. Apply a warm pack to the lower abdomen
- B. Obtain prescribed specimens before antibiotics
- C. Encourage oral fluids and bed rest
- D. Administer an analgesic before assessment
Explanation
Specimens should be collected as prescribed before antibiotics when this can be done without delaying urgent treatment, because results help guide antimicrobial therapy. Comfort measures are useful, but identifying the causative infection and preventing complications such as infertility take priority.
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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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