A patient calls the gynecologic clinic because she has begun to menstruate while taking medication for a vaginal infection. She asks the nurse, "What should I do about taking this vaginal medicine right now?" Which is the nurse's best response?
A. "You should stop the medication until the mestrual flow has stopped."
B. "Just take the medication at night only.
C. "You should stop the medication for 3 days, then start it again."
D. "Its okay to continue to take the medication."
Answer: D. "Its okay to continue to take the medication."
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