During a Genitourinary Examination of a 30-Year-Old Male Patient, the Nurse

During a genitourinary examination of a 30-year-old male patient, the nurse identifies a small amount of a white, thick substance on the patient's uncircumcised glans penis. What is the nurse's next step?

A) Record this as a normal finding.
B) Avoid embarrassing questions about sexual activity.
C) Notify the provider about a suspected sexually transmitted infection.
D) Tell the patient to avoid doing self-examinations until symptoms clear.