The patient is receiving vaginal suppositories for a vaginal infection. Which assessment finding by the nurse indicates a desired outcome of the treatment?
a. The patient reports pruritus and burning.
b. The vaginal walls are bright red in color.
c. White curdlike patches appear on the vaginal walls.
d. Vaginal discharge the same color of the medication is noted.
D
Some vaginal discharge that is the same color as the medication is an expected outcome after vaginal instillation. Local pruritus and burning indicate inflammation or infection and is an unexpected outcome. Bright red vaginal walls or white curdlike patches are signs of a possible yeast infection.
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