A pregnant client calls the nurse at the physician's office and reports that she has noticed a thin, colorless, vaginal drainage. Which of the following information would be most appropriate for the nurse to provide to the client?
1. Come to the clinic immediately.
2. Report to the emergency department at the maternity center immediately.
3. The vaginal discharge may be bothersome but is a normal occurrence.
4. Use tampons if the discharge is bothersome but be sure to change the tampons every 2 hours.
3
Rationale: Many pregnant clients notice an increased thin, colorless or yellow vaginal discharge throughout pregnancy. The increase in the amount of discharge may be bothersome, but it is usually a normal occurrence. This occurrence does not require that the client report to the health care clinic or the emergency department immediately. If vaginal discharge is profuse, panty liners may be desirable; the client should not wear tampons, however, because they may increase the likelihood for development of an infection or toxic shock syndrome. If panty liners are used, they should be changed frequently.
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