A patient in the emergency department is diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease. Before discharge, the nurse will provide the patient with some health teaching about:

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Pelvic inflammatory disease is often caused by sexually transmitted infections, such as chlamydia or gonorrhea. Therefore, providing education on prevention and treatment of STIs is important for the patient's ongoing health. Endometriosis, menopause, and ovarian hyperplasia are not directly related to the diagnosis of PID.

A Patient in the Emergency Department Is Diagnosed with Pelvic