A Pregnant Patient at 24 Weeks' Gestation Is Diagnosed with Bacterial

question 12

Multiple Choice

A pregnant patient at 24 weeks' gestation is diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis. Her doctor orders Flagyl to treat the problem. What would be appropriate education for the nurse to provide?

• A) The patient must be careful to observe for signs of preterm labor.
• B) The patient should advise her partner to seek therapy as soon as possible.
• C) The main side effect of the medication is a large amount of vaginal discharge.
• D) A repeat culture should be taken 2 weeks after completing the therapy.

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