Which statement indicates that patient teaching has been effective?
A)"I should douche weekly to prevent a recurrence of my bacterial vaginosis."
B)"I can use this anti-yeast medication weekly to prevent another infection."
C)"My diabetes is unrelated to the frequency of my vaginal yeast infections."
D)"The fishy vaginal odor I have is caused by a bacterial infection."

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The correct statement indicating effective patient teaching is D, as it accurately identifies that a fishy vaginal odor is a symptom of a bacterial infection, specifically bacterial vaginosis. This shows the patient has understood the cause of their symptoms. Choices A, B, and C reflect misconceptions or incorrect information about the prevention and causes of infections.

Which Statement Indicates That Patient Teaching Has Been Effective