Which of the following clients would be at greatest risk for the development of vaginitis?
A) A 30-year-old pregnant woman with diabetes
B) A 25-year-old woman who douches infrequently
C) A 38-year-old woman receiving antibiotics for a sinus infection
D) A 45-year-old woman who has not yet undergone menopause

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Pregnant women with diabetes are at an increased risk for developing vaginitis due to changes in vaginal pH, elevated blood sugar levels, and weakened immune systems. This puts them at risk for yeast and bacterial infections. The other options are not necessarily associated with an increased risk for vaginitis.

Which of the Following Clients Would Be at Greatest Risk