A Female Client Who Is Suspected of Having Pelvic Inflammatory

A female client who is suspected of having pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) needs to be examined to confirm the diagnosis. The examination will be performed in the outpatient clinic. Which instruction would be most important to give to the client?

A) Refrain from having intercourse for 48 hours before examination.
B) Refrain from douching for 48 hours before examination.
C) Refrain from strenuous physical activity for 48 hours before examination.
D) Increase the intake of water or fluids 48 hours before examination.