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Melani1276 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

While planning care for a patient with pelvic inflammatory disease, the nurse identifies the goal of recovering without long-term effects. Which interventions should the nurse select to help achieve this patient's goal?

Select all that apply.

1. Instruct on perineal care.
2. Ensure thorough hand hygiene.
3. Disinfect bedpan and toilet seat.
4. Administer antibiotic therapy as prescribed.
5. Monitor for adverse effects of antibiotic therapy.

Question 2

A patient with genital warts is being treated with podophyllin in the community clinic. What should the nurse instruct the patient about this medication?

Select all that apply.

1. Sexual activity can resume in one week.
2. An annual Pap smear should be performed.
3. Contact the provider if nausea or diarrhea occurs.
4. Keep all scheduled appointments to have the area treated.
5. Wash the medication off the area within 1 to 4 hours after the first application.

aruss1303 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5
For the goal of recovering from PID without long-term effects, the nurse should practice thorough hand hygiene and disinfect bedpan and toilet set to avoid disseminating the infection to others. The nurse should also administer antibiotic therapy as prescribed and monitor for adverse effects of antibiotic therapy because these antibiotics can be potent and have serious side effects. Instructing on perineal care would be applicable for the goal of understanding the pathophysiology of PID.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5
The patient should have an annual Pap smear. The provider should be contacted for any nausea or diarrhea. The patient should return to the clinic for regular treatments until the warts are gone. The medication should be washed off the treated area in 1 to 4 hours after the first application. Sexual activity should be avoided until the patient and partners are disease free for 1 month.