Vulvovaginitis

Vulvovaginitis ( 24 Questions)

A client with vulvovaginitis reports experiencing dysuria, green-yellow frothy discharge, and foul odor. What should the nurse suspect as the most likely causative agent?


Correct Answer: C

Choice A rationale:

Anaerobic bacteria typically cause a foul-smelling discharge, which doesn't match the described symptoms.

Choice B rationale:

Fungal infections result in a thick, white, cottage cheese-like discharge, different from the green-yellow frothy discharge mentioned.

Choice C rationale:

Protozoa, specifically Trichomonas vaginalis, cause green-yellow frothy discharge with a foul odor, closely resembling the client's symptoms.

Choice D rationale:

Low estrogen levels would not cause this specific presentation; they're more associated with vaginal dryness and thinning of vaginal walls.




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