A client calla the clinic and tells the nurse they have thick white, curd-like discharge from the vagina. How should the nurse best interpret this preliminary information?

1. Avoid commercial feminine hygiene products. such as sprays.

The nurse should provide the following guidelines for a client who has experienced a vaginal

infection:

c. Avoid commercial feminine hygiene products, such as sprays, which can disrupt the natural pH balance of the vagina and increase the risk of infection.

d. Do not restrict daily washing but avoid using harsh soaps and perfumed products in the genital area, as these can also disrupt the natural pH balance.

1. Wear loose-fitting cotton underwear instead of tight-fitting synthetic underwear, as cotton allows for better air circulation and helps to keep the genital area dry.

1. Do not douche, as this can also disrupt the natural pH balance of the vagina and increase the

risk of infection.

In addition to these guidelines, the nurse should also encourage the client to maintain good overall hygiene, including showering or bathing regularly and wiping from front to back after using the toilet. The nurse should also advise the client to seek medical attention if any symptoms of a vaginal infection reoccur or worsen.

1. Avoid commercial feminine hygiene products. such as sprays.

The nurse should provide the following guidelines for a client who has experienced a vaginal

infection:

c. Avoid commercial feminine hygiene products, such as sprays, which can disrupt the natural pH balance of the vagina and increase the risk of infection.

d. Do not restrict daily washing but avoid using harsh soaps and perfumed products in the genital area, as these can also disrupt the natural pH balance.

1. Wear loose-fitting cotton underwear instead of tight-fitting synthetic underwear, as cotton allows for better air circulation and helps to keep the genital area dry.

1. Do not douche, as this can also disrupt the natural pH balance of the vagina and increase the

risk of infection.

In addition to these guidelines, the nurse should also encourage the client to maintain good overall hygiene, including showering or bathing regularly and wiping from front to back after using the toilet. The nurse should also advise the client to seek medical attention if any symptoms of a vaginal infection reoccur or worsen.

Thick white, curd-like discharge is a common symptom of a yeast infection, which is caused by an overgrowth of candida. However, it is important to note that other conditions, such as bacterial vaginosis or Trichomonas infection, can also cause changes in vaginal discharge.

Therefore, further assessment and evaluation by a healthcare provider is necessary to determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment plan. A Pap smear is not indicated based on the client's symptoms.