A 23-year-old college student has come to see the Nurse Practitioner for treatment of a vaginal infection. Physical assessment reveals inflammation of the vagina and vulva. The vaginal discharge is a greenish and strong fishy odor. With which STI are these findings consistent?
Select one:
Select one:
Bacterial vaginosis
Trichomoniasis
Chlamydia
Candidiasis
The Correct Answer is B
a. Bacterial vaginosis may present with a vaginal discharge that is often grayish-white with a fishy odor, but it does not typically cause inflammation of the vulva.
b. Trichomoniasis can cause inflammation of the vagina and vulva, along with a frothy, greenish-yellow discharge with a strong fishy odor.
c. Chlamydia may cause vaginal discharge but typically does not present with a strong fishy odor.
d. Candidiasis (yeast infection) may cause inflammation and itching of the vulva, but the discharge is typically white, thick, and cottage cheese-like, not greenish with a fishy odor.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
a. This is not typically considered a danger sign of pregnancy.
b. This is a potential danger sign of pregnancy and should be reported to the healthcare provider.
c. This is not typically considered a danger sign of pregnancy.
d. This is not typically considered a danger sign of pregnancy.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
a. Spontaneous rupture of the membranes (SROM) may or may not occur during labor and is not a reliable sign.
b. Engagement of the presentation is the descent of the fetal head or breech into the pelvis and can occur before labor begins.
c. Irregular contractions can occur during false labor (Braxton Hicks contractions) and are not a reliable sign of true labor.
d. Cervical effacement is the thinning and shortening of the cervix that occurs during labor. It is a sign of true labor, along with cervical dilation and regular contractions.

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