A 15 year old comes to the nurse's office and states she has a gray discharge on her underwear, and it has a bad odor. The nurse should anticipate:
1. Teaching the girl about good hygiene.
2. Referring the teen to a doctor.
3. Explaining that this is a common occurrence during the teen years.
4. Asking questions about sexual encounters.
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1. The gray discharge can indicate an infection, thus a doctor should be seen for further analysis.
2. A doctor referral is needed in order to confirm a diagnosis and proper treatment.
3. This is not a common occurrence and should be addressed.
4. Further assessment by a doctor needs to be done in order to verify and treat the teen.
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