A sexually active adolescent female is concerned that she has contracted gonorrhea. Which finding should the nurse expect to assess if gonorrhea is present in this patient?
A) A low-grade fever for 3 days
B) Painful ulcers on the perineum
C) Slight yellow vaginal discharge
D) A white, frothy vaginal discharge
C
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Although symptoms of gonorrhea in females are not as visible, there may be a slight yellowish vaginal discharge. The manifestations of a low-grade fever, ulcers on the perineum, and a frothy white vaginal discharge are not associated with gonorrhea.
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