A woman, who has been using IUCD for six months, came to a clinic with complaints of lower abdominal pain and pain during sexual intercourse. On vaginal examination , uterine and cervical tenderness were identified. What is the priority nursing diagnosis for this woman? a. Risk for infection b. Risk for trauma c. Risk for injury d. Risk for bleeding

The priority nursing diagnosis for this woman would be:<br /><br />a. Risk for infection<br /><br />Explanation: The woman's symptoms of lower abdominal pain, pain during sexual intercourse, uterine and cervical tenderness, and the fact that she has been using an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) for six months suggest a possible pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). PID is an infection of the female reproductive organs that can lead to serious complications if not treated promptly. Therefore, the priority nursing diagnosis should be focused on the risk of infection.