Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
A nurse in a health clinic is reinforcing teaching to a newly licensed nurse about vaginal yeast infections. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Antifungal medications for vaginal yeast infections require a prescription. Thick white discharge is a symptom but not sufficient for diagnosis, oral contraceptives may increase risk, and itching is a common symptom.