A client on penicillin complains of an abnormal vaginal discharge. What is her superinfection related to?

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Penicillin is an antibiotic that can destroy normal flora in the vagina, creating conditions that are favorable for the overgrowth of opportunistic pathogens. This can result in a superinfection, such as an abnormal vaginal discharge. Choice A, nosocomial infection, refers to infections that are acquired in a healthcare setting and is not related to this situation. Choice B, an overdose of penicillin, may lead to adverse reactions but is not directly related to the development of a superinfection. Choice D, the development of an organism resistant to penicillin, is not the cause of the client's superinfection but may occur as a result of overuse or misuse of antibiotics.

A Client on Penicillin Complains of an Abnormal Vaginal Discharge