Which Diagnostic Test Should the Nurse Question If Prescribed for a Client

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which diagnostic test should the nurse question if prescribed for a client with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) ?

• A) RPR (rapid plasma reagin)
• B) Throat culture for streptococcus A
• C) Vaginal culture for Neisseria gonorrhoeae
• D) CBC (complete blood count) with differential

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Definitions:

Thyroid

A gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating the body's metabolic rate as well as heart and digestive function.

Anterior Neck

The front part of the neck, which includes structures such as the throat, thyroid gland, and lymph nodes.

Pituitary

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, responsible for releasing hormones that regulate various bodily functions.

Parathyroid

Small glands located in the neck that regulate calcium levels in the body by producing parathyroid hormone.