SAQ 1401 – Severe pelvic inflammatory disease with capacity assessment

Marked out of 10.00

A 16-year-old female presents to the ED with her boyfriend after several days of lower abdominal pain.

Her past history includes intravenous amphetamine use, and your assessment is consistent with pelvic inflammatory disease.

List four investigations you might perform and include the justification for each.

(Marked out of 4.0)


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You decide she requires admission for severe PID. Her observations are GCS 15, pulse 105/min, BP 115/75 mmHg and temperature 39 degrees. List the components of your antibiotic regimen.

(Marked out of 3.0)


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She becomes agitated after an argument with her mother and demands to leave with her boyfriend. List three competence elements you must assess before deciding whether she can leave.

(Marked out of 3.0)


/ 3

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