A patient is being instructed on adverse effects of gonorrhea. For which reason should the nurse instruct the patient to contact the healthcare provider?
A) Dysuria
B) Urinary frequency
C) Sharp abdominal pain
D) Purulent, greenish-yellow vaginal discharge

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Sharp abdominal pain can indicate a serious complication of gonorrhea, such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women, which requires immediate medical attention. Dysuria, urinary frequency, and purulent discharge are common symptoms of gonorrhea but are not typically indicators for urgent contact with a healthcare provider compared to sharp abdominal pain.

A Patient Is Being Instructed on Adverse Effects of Gonorrhea