Culture of client's vaginal discharge reveals Gardnerella vaginalis. Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess?
A) Foul foamy discharge
B) Thick curdy white discharge
C) Fishy smelling watery discharge
D) Yellowish white discharge
C
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Gardnerella vaginalis is associated with a gray white, watery, fishy smelling vaginal discharge. The discharge associated with a Candida infection is curdy white, thick, and strong. Discharge due to trichomonas vaginalis is yellow white, foamy, and foul.
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