A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with vulvovaginal candidiasis (CV) What nursing interventions should the nurse implement for this client? (Select all that apply)

Choice A rationale:

Anaerobic bacteria are not responsible for the described symptoms. They typically cause foul-smelling discharge with a different consistency.

Choice B rationale:

Fungi, such as Candida species, commonly cause vaginal candidiasis, which presents with thick, white, cottage cheese-like discharge. This matches the client's symptoms.

Choice C rationale:

Protozoa, like Trichomonas vaginalis, usually lead to a frothy, greenish-yellow discharge with a foul odor, which doesn't align with the client's presentation.

Choice D rationale:

Low estrogen levels would not directly cause this type of discharge. They might lead to vaginal dryness and thinning of vaginal walls, but not the specific discharge described.

Choice E rationale:

Human papillomavirus (HPV) doesn't typically cause the described discharge. It's associated with genital warts and cervical changes but not with this type of discharge.

Choice A rationale:

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) typically presents with a thin gray or white discharge and is associated with a fishy odor. It is not known for a green-yellow discharge.

Choice B rationale:

Candidal vulvovaginitis (CV) often presents with a white, thick, cottage cheese-like discharge, not a green-yellow discharge.

Choice C rationale:

Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) infection can result in a thin, frothy, green-yellow vaginal discharge with a foul musty odor. This infection is sexually transmitted and may also cause itching and irritation.

Choice D rationale:

Atrophic vaginitis (AV) is not associated with a frothy, green-yellow discharge but rather with symptoms related to estrogen deficiency and vaginal thinning.