A client has developed salpingitis as a complication of gonorrhea. The nurse explains that this problem could lead to
A) a shortened latency period.
B) chlamydial infection.
C) infertility.
D) reinfection.

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The most common complication of gonorrhea in women is salpingitis, which can progress to the serious complication of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Gonorrhea does not have a latency period. Chlamydia often co-exists with gonorrhea but is not caused by salpingitis. Reinfection can occur but is usually caused by non-compliance with treatment or not having sexual partners treated.

A Client Has Developed Salpingitis as a Complication of Gonorrhea