A Patient with Pelvic Inflammatory Disease ( PID ) Is

A patient with pelvic inflammatory disease ( PID ) is treated on an outpatient basis with oral antibiotics. Which instruction will be included in patient teaching?

A) Return for a follow-up appointment in 2 days.
B) Abdominal pain may persist for several weeks.
C) Sexual intercourse should be avoided for 1 week.
D) Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug ( NSAID ) use may prevent scarring of pelvic organs.