During the interview a patient reveals that she has some vaginal discharge. She is worried that it may be a sexually transmitted infection. The nurse's most appropriate response to this would be:
A) "Oh, don't worry. Some cyclic vaginal discharge is normal."
B) "Have you been engaging in unprotected sexual intercourse?"
C) "I'd like some information about the discharge. What color is it?"
D) "Have you had any urinary incontinence associated with the discharge?"
Answer: C) "I'd like some information about the discharge. What color is it?"
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