During the interview portion of her first prenatal visit, a woman reports she thinks she may have a vaginal infection. When questioned, she reports the discharge is thick, greenish–yellow, and she is very uncomfortable

She reports she thinks it is "yeast." Based upon your knowledge, how should you reply?
A) "You are describing gonorrhea."
B) "Yeast is usually a thick, cheesy, white discharge so we will need to evaluate it during the pelvic exam."
C) "You have a sexually transmitted disease."
D) "You may have Chlamydia so we will need to perform a pelvic exam."


B

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