A female patient presents to her OB/GYN with the following complaints: genital itching,dysuria,and an abnormal looking white "chunky" substance on her undergarments.The immediate next step the physician should take is:

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The symptoms and description of the discharge suggest a possible yeast infection. Performing a saline wet prep will help confirm the diagnosis by identifying the presence of yeast cells. DNA and PCR testing would not be necessary at this point in diagnosis. A whiff test and KOH test are used to diagnose bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis, not yeast infections. Sending the patient home without any evaluation or treatment would be inappropriate.

A Female Patient Presents to Her OB/GYN with the Following