When a provider is diagnosing a vaginal infection and suspects a yeast infection, what solution will be added to the slide for the microscopic examination?

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When a provider is diagnosing a vaginal infection and suspects a yeast infection, a small amount of discharge is placed on a slide, and a drop of 10% solution of potassium hydroxide (KOH) is added. The KOH dissolves other cellular debris so that the provider can see the yeast buds.

When a Provider Is Diagnosing a Vaginal Infection and Suspects