After a Patient Has Been Treated for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

question 7

Multiple Choice

After a patient has been treated for pelvic inflammatory disease, the nurse will plan to implement teaching about

• A) irregularities in the menstrual cycle.
• B) changes in secondary sex characteristics.
• C) possible difficulty with becoming pregnant.
• D) use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

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Definitions:

Hormone

A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.

Solubility

The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, resulting in a homogeneous mixture or solution.

Enzymes

Biological molecules that significantly speed up the rate of virtually all of the chemical reactions that take place within cells.

Tubules

Small tubes or tunnel-like structures found in various organs and tissues, involved in transport and filtration processes.