Symptoms
Symptoms ( 6 Questions)
A nurse is providing education to a pregnant client who reports experiencing recurrent vaginal yeast infections.
The nurse explains that these infections may be associated with:.
Gestational diabetes is not a direct cause of yeast infection, although it can increase the risk of getting one if the blood sugar levels are not well controlled
Hormonal changes during pregnancy can disrupt the normal balance of yeast and bacteria in the vagina and make it easier for yeast to grow and stick to the vaginal walls. Yeast infection during pregnancy can cause discomfort, itching, burning, and swelling in the vulva, as well as white, lumpy, and odorless discharge.
Sexual activity is not a direct cause of yeast infection, although it can spread the infection from one partner to another or introduce new strains of yeast into the vagina
Poor hygiene practices are not a direct cause of yeast infection, although they can worsen the symptoms or increase the risk of other infections. In fact, douching or using vaginal sprays can alter the vaginal pH and make yeast infection more likely.
The correct answer is choice B. Hormonal changes during pregnancy can disrupt the normal balance of yeast and bacteria in the vagina and make it easier for yeast to grow and stick to the vaginal walls. Yeast infection during pregnancy can cause discomfort, itching, burning, and swelling in the vulva, as well as white, lumpy, and odorless discharge.
Choice A is wrong because gestational diabetes is not a direct cause of yeast infection, although it can increase the risk of getting one if the blood sugar levels are not well controlled.
Choice C is wrong because sexual activity is not a direct cause of yeast infection, although it can spread the infection from one partner to another or introduce new strains of yeast into the vagina.
Choice D is wrong because poor hygiene practices are not a direct cause of yeast infection, although they can worsen the symptoms or increase the risk of other infections. In fact, douching or using vaginal sprays can alter the vaginal pH and make yeast infection more likely.