Nurses Compass
Care Plan for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Management
Category: Infectious Diseases
Assessment
Patient presents with lower abdominal pain, fever, and vaginal discharge. Diagnosis of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) confirmed.
Diagnosis
Acute pain related to pelvic inflammatory disease.
Goals
Patient will report decreased pain and resolution of infection. Patient will understand the importance of completing antibiotic therapy.
Interventions
Assess pain levels and administer prescribed analgesics as needed. Administer prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection. Educate patient on the importance of completing the full course of antibiotics. Encourage rest and adequate fluid intake to support recovery.
Rationale
These interventions aim to manage pain, treat the infection, and educate the patient on the importance of completing the treatment regimen.
Evaluation
Patient's pain levels and response to treatment will be monitored, and adherence to the antibiotic regimen will be assessed.