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A woman comes to the emergency department with abdominal pain and vaginal discharge. She has an oral temperature of 103 degrees Fahrenheit. She reports frequent episodes of nausea and vomiting to the extent that she hasn’t been able to eat or drink much over the past 24 hours. She also says quote I’ve been having more bleeding than usual with my periods.” Laboratory testing is completed and a tentative diagnosis of pelvic inflammatory disease is made. The client is admitted to the facility for treatment.
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What laboratory test results would the nurse expect to find if the woman has pelvic inflammatory disease?
What information would be important for the nurse together about this client?
What interventions would the nurse include in this client’s plan of care?
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