A pregnant patient at 24 weeks' gestation is diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis. Her doctor orders Flagyl to treat the problem. What would be appropriate education for the nurse to provide?
1. The patient must be careful to observe for signs of preterm labor.
2. The patient should advise her partner to seek therapy as soon as possible.
3. The main side effect of the medication is a large amount of vaginal discharge.
4. A repeat culture should be taken 2 weeks after completing the therapy.
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Rationale 1: Patients with bacterial vaginosis are high-risk for preterm labor.
Rationale 2: Male partners rarely need treatment for bacterial vaginosis.
Rationale 3: The disorder produces a discharge, but the treatment does not.
Rationale 4: It is not required that a repeat test be done 2 weeks later.
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