The nurse is performing a pelvic examination on a client who is 20 weeks pregnant and notes a white, odorless discharge from the vagina. The nurse would correctly choose which of the following actions?
1. Ask the client about vaginal discomfort.
2. Inquire about recent sexual intercourse.
3. Obtain a culture of the discharge.
4. Document the findings as normal.
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Rationale 1: During pregnancy it is normal for vaginal secretions to be increased, white, and odorless, also called leukorrhea. The presence of leukorrhea is normal and does not require a culture or additional subjective information. It is appropriate to document the findings of the nursing assessment.
Rationale 2: During pregnancy it is normal for vaginal secretions to be increased, white, and odorless, also called leukorrhea. The presence of leukorrhea is normal and does not require a culture or additional subjective information. It is appropriate to document the findings of the nursing assessment.
Rationale 3: During pregnancy it is normal for vaginal secretions to be increased, white, and odorless, also called leukorrhea. The presence of leukorrhea is normal and does not require a culture or additional subjective information. It is appropriate to document the findings of the nursing assessment.
Rationale 4: During pregnancy it is normal for vaginal secretions to be increased, white, and odorless, also called leukorrhea. The presence of leukorrhea is normal and does not require a culture or additional subjective information. It is appropriate to document the findings of the nursing assessment.
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