Which of the following diagnostic tests would the nurse question when ordered for a client diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease (P I D)?
A) C B C (complete blood count) with differential
B) Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (V D R L)
C) Throat culture for Streptococcus A
D) R P R (Rapid Plasma Reagin)

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A throat culture for Streptococcus A is not typically related to diagnosing or managing pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which is an infection of the female reproductive organs usually caused by sexually transmitted infections. CBC, VDRL, and RPR tests are relevant for diagnosing PID and its potential complications or underlying causes.

Which of the Following Diagnostic Tests Would the Nurse Question