A nurse is caring for a client who has bacterial vaginosis. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?

Rationale:
A. Metronidazole: This is the treatment of choice for bacterial vaginosis because it effectively targets anaerobic bacteria such as Gardnerella vaginalis, the main causative organism.

B. Doxycycline: This antibiotic is primarily used to treat Chlamydia trachomatis infections and is not effective for bacterial vaginosis.

C. Azithromycin: This medication is effective for Chlamydia trachomatis and Mycoplasma genitalium infections, not for bacterial vaginosis caused by anaerobes.

D. Acyclovir: This antiviral agent is used to treat herpes simplex virus infections and has no therapeutic effect against bacterial pathogens.

Rationale:
A. "I will remain with my child throughout each timeout session.": The purpose of a timeout is to remove the child from stimulation and provide an opportunity to calm down and reflect. Staying with the child during a timeout defeats this purpose, as it may reinforce attention-seeking behaviors instead of encouraging self-regulation.

B. "My child is most likely to correct behaviors when they experience natural consequences.": Allowing children to experience natural consequences helps them learn cause-and-effect relationships and develop responsibility for their actions.

C. "My child will learn rules when we offer rewards for positive behavior instead of verbal praise.": While tangible rewards can be helpful initially, consistent verbal praise is a more effective long-term strategy for reinforcing desired behaviors. It builds intrinsic motivation and encourages the child to repeat good behavior without expecting material rewards.

D. "I will be careful not to ignore it when my child misbehaves.": Ignoring minor attention-seeking behaviors can be an effective discipline strategy, as it prevents reinforcement through attention. Overreacting to small misbehaviors may inadvertently increase their frequency rather than reduce them.