A female patient says that she has been using "the medication for a yeast infection" but it is not "getting any better." The nurse realizes that this patient most likely:

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The patient's statement suggests that the treatment being used may not be appropriate for the cause of the infection. The nurse should further assess the patient's symptoms and consider the possibility of a different type of infection, such as bacterial vaginosis or a sexually transmitted infection. It is also possible that the patient may need a different type of antifungal medication.

A Female Patient Says That She Has Been Using "The