A nurse is educating clients about the modes of transmission for different types of vulvovaginitis. Which type can have various modes of transmission, such as sexual transmission, contact transmission, or vector transmission?

Choice A rationale:

Giving loperamide to stop diarrhea is not appropriate for a child with suspected gastroenteritis. Loperamide can slow down bowel movements and may lead to complications, especially in pediatric patients.

Choice B rationale:

Encouraging the child to drink plenty of fluids is crucial to prevent dehydration, a common concern in gastroenteritis. Fluid intake helps replace lost fluids and electrolytes due to vomiting and diarrhea.

Choice C rationale:

Avoiding food until vomiting stops can deprive the child of essential nutrients. Small, frequent, bland meals are recommended during recovery from gastroenteritis.

Choice D rationale:

Giving aspirin to a child with fever is contraindicated due to the risk of Reye's syndrome, a potentially fatal condition. Acetaminophen is the preferred antipyretic.

Choice A rationale:

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is primarily associated with endogenous transmission, meaning it is caused by an overgrowth of normally occurring vaginal bacteria rather than being directly transmitted from another individual.

Choice B rationale:

While sexual transmission can play a role in the development of BV, it is not the primary mode of transmission for this condition.

Choice C rationale:

Vector transmission involves the transfer of pathogens by a vector such as a mosquito or tick and is not relevant to bacterial vaginosis.

Choice D rationale:

Contact transmission typically involves direct physical contact with an infected person or contaminated object, which is not the main mode of transmission for BV.