A patient is being seen by her health care provider for a suspected vaginal infection.What will the nurse include when educating this patient on factors that affect the vaginal pH? (Select all that apply. )

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The vagina is self-cleansing and during the reproductive years maintains a normal acidic pH of 4 to 5.The self-cleansing activity may be altered by antibiotic therapy,frequent douching,and excessive use of vaginal sprays,deodorant sanitary pads,or deodorant tampons.

A Patient Is Being Seen by Her Health Care Provider