Which of the following is NOT a criterion for inpatient management of PID?

Inpatient management of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is indicated based on specific clinical criteria that highlight the severity and complications of the illness. The criteria typically include severe clinical illness, the presence of adnexal abscesses, and lack of response to oral medications, all of which suggest that the patient may require more intensive treatment and monitoring that can only be provided in a hospital setting.

When a patient is described as being in a stable condition, it implies that they do not exhibit the severe symptoms or complications typically associated with PID that would warrant inpatient care. Stability in a patient's condition often indicates that they can be treated safely and effectively with outpatient therapies. Thus, "stable condition" does not meet the criteria for requiring inpatient management, making it the correct answer for the question regarding what does not qualify for hospitalization in PID cases.