A female client, experiencing vulvar itching and discomfort, is diagnosed with Candida. What would the nurse expect to find when assessing this client?

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Thick, white discharge is a common symptom of Candida, also known as a yeast infection. Foul, fishy odor and gray, thin, watery discharge are more commonly associated with bacterial vaginosis, while yellow, green discharge is a sign of a sexually transmitted infection such as gonorrhea or chlamydia.

A Female Client, Experiencing Vulvar Itching and Discomfort, Is Diagnosed