While providing a bath the nurse suspects that an older female patient has a Trichomonas infection.What type of discharge did the nurse observe to come to this conclusion? (Select all that apply.)

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Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a protozoan parasite.It can be also be transmitted through nonsexual contact with infected articles because it can survive for a long time outside the body.Carriers of Trichomonas vaginalis can be asymptomatic for several years until changes in vaginal or urethral conditions encourage an outbreak of the infection.Symptoms include redness,swelling,itching,and burning of the genital area; pain with intercourse and voiding; and a frothy,foul-smelling discharge that can be clear,white,yellowish,or greenish.D.Trichomoniasis is not associated with open sores or wart-like growths.

While Providing a Bath the Nurse Suspects That an Older