Culture of client's vaginal discharge reveals gardnerella vaginalis. Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess?

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Gardnerella vaginalis is a bacteria that is associated with bacterial vaginosis. One of the hallmark symptoms of bacterial vaginosis is a fishy smelling watery discharge. Foul foamy discharge and thick curdy white discharge are more commonly associated with other types of vaginal infections, while yellowish white discharge is not a typical symptom of any specific vaginal infection.

Culture of Client's Vaginal Discharge Reveals Gardnerella Vaginalis