Which symptoms does the nurse observe in a client diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)? Select all that apply.

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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) often presents with fever, hence an oral temperature of 101°F (A) is a common symptom. An increase in C-reactive protein levels (B) is indicative of inflammation, which is consistent with PID. The presence of white blood cells in the vaginal secretions (D) suggests an infection or inflammation, aligning with PID symptoms. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) typically increases, not decreases, in inflammatory conditions, making (C) incorrect. PID does not directly cause changes in blood sodium levels, making (E) incorrect.

Which Symptoms Does the Nurse Observe in a Client Diagnosed