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3) The nurse is caring for a client in the clinic whom she suspects has vaginosis. Which test best
determines whether this sexually active woman has the disorder?
1. The observation of mycelia upon direct microscopy in a 10% potassium hydroxide preparation
2. The addition of a 10% potassium hydroxide solution to the vaginal secretions
3. A vaginal pH of less than 4.5
4. A Gram stain positive for the fungus
Answer: 2
Explanation: 2. Adding a 10% potassium hydroxide solution to the vaginal secretion of a client
with bacterial vaginosis, called a "whiff" test, produces a fishy smell.
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Cognitive Level: Understanding
Client Need/Sub: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Health Promotion/Disease Prevention
Standards: QSEN Competencies: I. B. 3. Provide patient-centered care with sensitivity and
respect for the diversity of human experience. | AACN Essentials Competencies: IX. 3.
Implement holistic, patient-centered care that reflects an understanding of human growth and
development, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medical management, and nursing management
across the health-illness continuum, across the lifespan, and in all healthcare settings | NLN
Competencies: Context and Environment: Read and interpret data; apply health
promotion/disease prevention strategies; apply health policy; conduct population-based
transcultural health assessments and interventions. | Nursing/Integrated Concept: Nursing
Process: Diagnosis
Learning Outcome: 1 Compare vulvovaginal candidiasis and bacterial vaginosis.
MNL LO: 6.2.4 Utilize the nursing process in caring for women at risk for or with a gynecologic
infection.
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4) A pregnant client at 24 weeks' gestation is diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis. Her doctor
orders Flagyl to treat the problem. What would be appropriate education for the nurse to
provide?
1. The client must be careful to observe for signs of preterm labor.
2. The client should advise her partner to seek therapy as soon as possible.
3. The main side effect of the medication is a large amount of vaginal discharge.
4. A repeat culture should be taken 2 weeks after completing the therapy.
Answer: 1
Explanation: 1. Clients with bacterial vaginosis are at risk for preterm labor.
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Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need/Sub: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Safety and Infection Control
Standards: QSEN Competencies: I. B. 10. Engage patients or designated surrogates in active
partnerships that promote health, safety and well-being, and self-care management. | AACN
Essentials Competencies: VII. 5. Use evidence-based practices to guide health teaching, health
counseling, screening, outreach, disease and outbreak investigation, referral, and follow-up
throughout the lifespan. | NLN Competencies: Relationship-Centered Care: Communicate
information effectively; listen openly and cooperatively. | Nursing/Integrated Concept: Nursing
Process: Implementation
Learning Outcome: 1 Compare vulvovaginal candidiasis and bacterial vaginosis.
MNL LO: 6.2.4 Utilize the nursing process in caring for women at risk for or with a gynecologic
infection.
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5) A client has been diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis. The nurse obtains a sexual history from
the client, including contraceptive measures, number of sexual partners, and frequency of
intercourse. What is the rationale for the questions?
1. Clients can infect their sexual partners.
2. The nurse is required by law to ask the questions.
3. Clients with bacterial vaginosis can become infected with HIV and other sexually transmitted
diseases more easily.
4. The laboratory needs a full client history in order to know for which organisms and antibiotic
sensitivities it should test.
Answer: 3
Explanation: 3. The change in normal flora increases the woman's susceptibility to other
organisms, making the client more vulnerable to sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV.
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Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need/Sub: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Health Promotion/Disease Prevention
Standards: QSEN Competencies: I. B. 1. Elicit patient values, preferences, and expressed needs
as part of clinical interview, implementation of care plan, and evaluation of care. | AACN
Essentials Competencies: VII. 5. Use evidence-based practices to guide health teaching, health
counseling, screening, outreach, disease and outbreak investigation, referral, and follow-up
throughout the lifespan. | NLN Competencies: Relationship-Centered Care: Communicate
information effectively; listen openly and cooperatively. | Nursing/Integrated Concept: Nursing
Process: Diagnosis
Learning Outcome: 1 Compare vulvovaginal candidiasis and bacterial vaginosis.
MNL LO: 6.2.1 Recognize client behaviors associated with the acquisition of sexually
transmitted infections.
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