About
Inflammation of the lower female genital tract, with or without bacterial infection.
Assess
Symptoms, itching, discharge color and odor, difficulty with urination, palpate the abdomen for pain, recent history of infection, sexual activity, erythema, assist with pelvic examination
Complications
STD's; re-infection: pelvic inflammatory disease
Diagnosis
- Acute pain related to inflamed tissues
- Ineffective health maintenance related to knowledge deficit regarding self-care
- Ineffective sexuality patterns related to pain with intercourse and abstinence for treatment
Goals
- The client will be free from infection.
- The client will be able to identify ways to decrease risk of recurrent infections.
Interventions
- Assess symptoms, vaginal area, sexual history.
- Assist physician with pelvic exam, as necessary.
- Administer medications ( antibiotics, STD treatments, etc.) as ordered.
- Teach client about medications, rationale for use, and potential side-effects.
- Teach client to avoid intercourse while symptoms continue.
- Teach client that partner may also need to be treated to prevent reoccurrence.
- Encourage safe sex strategies.
- Teach potential symptoms indicating worsening and need for follow-up.
- Teach proper perineal hygiene ( wipe front to back, use water, no douching or feminine hygiene sprays, monitor for symptoms).
- Monitor for signs/ symptoms of complications.
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