_______________ is the most common postpartum infection
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Endometritis
Endometritis usually begins as a localized infection at the placental site; however, can
spread to involve the entire endometrium. Assessment for signs of endometritis may reveal
a fever, elevated pulse, chills, anorexia, fatigue, pelvic pain, uterine tenderness or
foul-smelling profuse lochia.
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1. The client has a strong respect for the elders in the family. 2. Pork in the diet is forbidden. 3. The client may practice religious fasting. 4. Lamb and chicken are the main sources of protein.
The patient is scheduled to receive a blood transfusion. Preadministration laboratory tests are run to assess the level of which component in the patient's blood?
a. Sodium (Na) b. Calcium (Ca) c. Potassium (K) d. Iron (Fe)
MC In an economically disadvantaged city, many people receive their health care through charity systems that are set up by local physicians. This can contribute to rising health care costs by
A. Uncompensated care which can lead to cost shifting. B. Increased use of technology in diagnostic tests. C. Utilizing hospital beds. D. Affecting the consumer price index.
A nurse is conducting a class for adolescent girls about pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Why should the nurse emphasize the importance of preventing pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
a. PID can be sexually transmitted. b. PID cannot be treated. c. PID can have devastating effects on the reproductive tract. d. PID can cause serious defects in future children of affected adolescents.