Which of the following diagnostic tests would the nurse question when ordered for a patient diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
A)CBC (complete blood count) with differential
B)Vaginal culture for Neisseria gonorrhoeae
C)Throat culture for Streptococcus A
D)RPR (rapid plasma reagin)

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A throat culture for Streptococcus A would not be relevant to a diagnosis of pelvic inflammatory disease and would not provide useful information for the patient's care. The other options are appropriate diagnostic tests for PID.

Which of the Following Diagnostic Tests Would the Nurse Question