A female client complains of having a "strange discharge" from the vagina and "stinging" when voiding urine. Which diagnostic test(s) would be useful to aid in the diagnosis of this client's disorder?
Select all that apply.
A) Biopsy
B) Urinalysis
C) Complete blood count
D) Serum hormone levels
E) Papanicolaou smear
Answer: B, E
The client is complaining of a strange discharge from her vagina. A Papanicolaou smear would be the most helpful in diagnosing the cause of that symptom. The client is also complaining of stinging with urination. A urinalysis would be helpful to rule out a urinary tract infection as the cause for the urinary pain. The other diagnostic tests may or may not help diagnose this client's health problem.
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