Vulvovaginitis
Vulvovaginitis ( 24 Questions)
A client reports experiencing vaginal dryness and atrophy. The nurse suspects atrophic vaginitis (AV) Which assessment finding supports this suspicion?
A vaginal pH less than 4.5 is within the normal acidic range and does not specifically support the suspicion of atrophic vaginitis (AV)
Presence of motile trichomonads indicates trichomoniasis, not atrophic vaginitis (AV)
Thin and loss of rugae (folds) of vaginal mucosa is a characteristic finding in atrophic vaginitis (AV) This condition occurs due to decreased estrogen levels, leading to thinning and drying of vaginal tissues.
A thin, gray-white, or milky vaginal discharge is more suggestive of other infections or conditions and is not a specific sign of atrophic vaginitis (AV)
Choice A rationale:
A vaginal pH less than 4.5 is within the normal acidic range and does not specifically support the suspicion of atrophic vaginitis (AV)
Choice B rationale:
Presence of motile trichomonads indicates trichomoniasis, not atrophic vaginitis (AV)
Choice C rationale:
Thin and loss of rugae (folds) of vaginal mucosa is a characteristic finding in atrophic vaginitis (AV) This condition occurs due to decreased estrogen levels, leading to thinning and drying of vaginal tissues.
Choice D rationale:
A thin, gray-white, or milky vaginal discharge is more suggestive of other infections or conditions and is not a specific sign of atrophic vaginitis (AV)