A female client tells the nurse she is experiencing a low-grade fever,pelvic and abdominal pain,dyspareunia,nausea,and vomiting.The nurse should suspect that the client has developed:

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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)is the result of bacterial infection of the fallopian tubes,ovaries,or vascular or supporting structures within the pelvis.Risk factors include multiple sexual partners;frequent,unprotected intercourse;intrauterine contraceptive devices;and childbirth.Manifestations of PID include pelvic or abdominal pain,low-grade fever,backache,foul-smelling vaginal discharge,nausea,vomiting,dysmenorrhea,and dyspareunia.

A Female Client Tells the Nurse She Is Experiencing a Low-Grade