A pregnant client complains of increased vaginal discharge. What additional information does the nurse need to obtain from the client?
a. Time of day the discharge seems to be the greatest
b. Pattern of fetal activity
c. Last time the client had a bowel movement
d. Presence of burning with urination
D
Presence of burning with urination and increased vaginal discharge may signal the presence of STD such as chlamydia or gonorrhea. Increased vaginal discharge does occur during the third trimester, usually upon rising in the morning. While this information is important, it is not the best answer. Last time the client had a bowel movement will not affect vaginal discharge.
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