The nurse is caring for a client hospitalized for pelvic inflammatory disease. Which nursing intervention would have priority?
A) Encourage oral fluids
B) Administer cefotetan Ⅳ
C) Enforce bed rest
D) Remove I U C, if present

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Administering cefotetan IV is a priority intervention for a client with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) because it directly addresses the infection that is the underlying cause of PID. Antibiotic therapy is essential in treating PID to eliminate the infectious agent.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Hospitalized for Pelvic