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- Pelvic exam.
- Ultrasound.
TREATMENTS
- Watchful waiting since most cysts resolve.
- Oral contraceptives.
- Surgery to remove the cyst.
NURSING DIAGNOSES
- Pain, discomfort
- Anxiety
NURSING INTERVENTIONS
- Reassure her that a large majority of cysts resolve.
- Explain to the patient:
- Cause of her pain.
- The menstrual cycle, pain may be worse during ovulation.
- Medication use.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
PID is a variety of inflammation and infection of the upper genital tract, which
includes the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries and other structures. It includes endo-
metritis, salpingitis, oophoritis, tubo-ovarian abscess, and pelvic peritonitis.
WHAT WENT WRONG?
Bacteria from the cervix and vagina migrate to the upper genital tract. Usual organ-
isms include Chlamydia trachomatis,Neisseria gonorrhoeae,Escherichia coli, and
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