The clinic nurse uses the acronym "PAINS" when teaching a woman about warning signs associated with her intrauterine device (IUD).Warning signs include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

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All IUD patients must understand warning signs ("PAINS")that may indicate infection or ectopic pregnancy: Period late (pregnancy);Abdominal pain;pain with intercourse (infection);Infection exposure or vaginal discharge;Not feeling well,fever,or chills (infection);String missing,shorter,or longer (IUD expelled).

The Clinic Nurse Uses the Acronym "PAINS" When Teaching a Woman