Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
A nurse in an urgent care clinic is collecting admission history from a client who is at 16 weeks of gestation and has bacterial vaginosis. The nurse should recognize that which of the following clinical findings are associated with this infection?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Profuse milky white discharge. Bacterial vaginosis is characterized by a shift in vaginal flora leading to an overgrowth of certain bacteria, causing a fishy odor and a milky white discharge. Frequency and dysuria (choice B) are more indicative of a urinary tract infection. Low-grade fever (choice C) is not typically associated with bacterial vaginosis. Hematuria (choice D) is a symptom of bladder or kidney issues, not bacterial vaginosis. By recognizing the characteristic discharge of bacterial vaginosis, the nurse can provide appropriate treatment and care for the client.