A 26-year-old female is complaining of abdominal pain. She states that the pain is generalized to her abdomen and worsens when walking. She also tells you that she is having a foul-smelling, yellow-colored vaginal discharge. The primary assessment reveals no threats to the airway, breathing, or circulation. Her vital signs are: pulse 104, respirations 16, blood pressure 108/60, and oral temperature of 102.1∘F. She finished her last menstrual period three days ago. As such, you would treat her for what condition?

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The foul-smelling, yellow-colored vaginal discharge along with abdominal pain and fever suggests pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which is an infection of the female reproductive system. The recent menstrual period and absence of unilateral abdominal pain make ectopic pregnancy and ovarian cyst less likely. Mittelschmerz is a type of abdominal pain that occurs with ovulation and is not associated with vaginal discharge or fever.

A 26-Year-Old Female Is Complaining of Abdominal Pain