Which temperature indicates the presence of postpartum infection?
a. 99.6° F in the first 48 hours
b. 100° F for 2 days postpartum
c. 100.4° F in the first 24 hours
d. 100.8° F on the second and third postpartum days
ANS: D
A temperature elevation to greater than 100.4° F on two postpartum days, not including the first 24 hours, indicates infection. 99.6° F in the first 48 hours is an expected finding because of dehydration. To be classified as an infection, the temperature needs to be greater than 100.4° F. It is anticipated that women have an elevated temperature the first 24 hours.
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