The nurse is performing a vaginal exam on a female client and notes a frothy yellow–green discharge. The nurse would suspect the client is experiencing which of the following?
1. Trichomoniasis
2. Chlamydia
3. Vaginitis
4. Gonorrhea
1. Trichomoniasis
Rationale:
Frothy yellow–green discharge is seen in trichomoniasis. A yellow discharge can be seen in chlamydial infection. Vaginitis indicates a nonspecific inflammation of the vagina. Green discharge that has a foul smell is associated with gonorrhea.
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