When the female client reports a frothy yellow-brown vaginal
discharge, the nurse suspects the client has a vaginal infection
caused by
a) trichomonas vaginalis.
Trichomonas vaginalis causes a frothy yellow-white or yellow-brown
vaginal discharge.
b) candida albicans.
Candidiasis causes a white, cheeselike discharge clinging to the vaginal
epithelium.
c) gardnerella vaginalis.
Gardnerella vaginalis causes a gray-white to yellow-white discharge
clinging to the external vulva and vaginal walls.
d) chlamydia.
Chlamydia causes a profuse purulent discharge.
discharge, the nurse suspects the client has a vaginal infection
caused by
a) trichomonas vaginalis.
Trichomonas vaginalis causes a frothy yellow-white or yellow-brown
vaginal discharge.
b) candida albicans.
Candidiasis causes a white, cheeselike discharge clinging to the vaginal
epithelium.
c) gardnerella vaginalis.
Gardnerella vaginalis causes a gray-white to yellow-white discharge
clinging to the external vulva and vaginal walls.
d) chlamydia.
Chlamydia causes a profuse purulent discharge.