The nurse notes that a patient is diagnosed with vulvovaginitis. What should the nurse expect when assessing this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Vaginal edema
b. Vaginal discharge
c. Areas of ecchymosis
d. Dark brown vaginal bleeding
e. Complaints of vaginal itching and burning
ANS: A, B, E
Vulvovaginitis is an inflammation of the vulva and vagina and can be asymptomatic or involve redness, itching, burning, excoriation, pain, swelling of the vagina and labia, and discharge. C. D. Ecchymosis and dark brown vaginal bleeding are not manifestations of this disorder.
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