A patient with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is treated on an outpatient basis with oral antibiotics. When teaching the patient about follow-up care and management of her condition, the nurse instructs the patient that

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The patient is instructed to return for follow-up in 48 to 72 hours. The patient should abstain from intercourse for 3 weeks. Abdominal pain should subside with effective antibiotic therapy. Corticosteroids may help to prevent inflammation and scarring, but NSAIDs will not decrease scarring.

A Patient with Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Is Treated on an Outpatient