The nurse working in a women's clinic recognizes the patients most at risk for developing vulvovaginal candidiasis are those who are: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. HIV positive.
2. Immunocompetent.
3. Pregnant.
4. Multiparous.
5. Diabetic.
1,3,5
Rationale 1: A predisposing factor to yeast infections include being HIV-positive.
Rationale 2: Being immunocompetent provides protection against vulvovaginitis candidiasis.
Rationale 3: Predisposing factors to yeast infections include pregnancy.
Rationale 4: Being multiparous does not increase the risk of developing vulvovaginitis.
Rationale 5: Predisposing factors to yeast infections include glycosuria and diabetes mellitus.
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