While giving a history, the patient reports having herpes genitalis. Based on this information, which finding does the nurse anticipate during the assessment?
A) Small vesicles on the genitalia
B) Single, firm, painless, open sore
C) Pain when palpating the cervix
D) Malodorous greenish-yellow vaginal discharge

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Small vesicles on the genitalia are consistent with genital herpes. Single, firm, painless, open sore is consistent with primary syphilis. Pain when palpating the cervix is consistent with Chlamydia. Malodorous greenish-yellow vaginal discharge is consistent with trichomonas.

While Giving a History, the Patient Reports Having Herpes Genitalis