Free NCLEX RN Questions on Health Promotion and Maintenance Nursing Practice Question
The community health nurse teaches a group of females how to prevent pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). What instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PID is an infection of the pelvis. The primary prevention of PID includes avoiding unprotected intercourse. Douching leads to a higher risk for PID. It is believed that high hormonal doses may decrease risk of PID, but ultra-low doses will not. The use of an IUD may also increase the risk for PID.