A female client believes she has a sexually transmitted infection because of a "strange discharge" from her vagina and "stinging" when she voids urine
The diagnostic test that might be useful in diagnosing this client's disorder is a: 1. Complete blood count.
2. Biopsy.
3. Serum hormone levels.
4. Papanicolaou smear.
4. Papanicolaou smear.
Rationale:
The client is complaining of a strange discharge from her vagina. A Papanicolaou smear would be the most helpful in diagnosing the cause of the client's symptoms. The other diagnostic tests may or may not help diagnose this client's health problem.
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