The perinatal nurse explains to a new mother that the first sign of a postpartum infection will most likely be an increased __________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
ANS: temperature
During the immediate postpartum period, the most common site of infection is the uterine endometrium. This infection presents with a temperature elevation over 101°F (38.4°C), often within the first 24 to 48 hours after childbirth, followed by uterine tenderness and foul-smelling lochia.
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Starches, glycogen, and fibers are:
1. simple sugars. 2. monosaccharides. 3. disaccharides/fatty acids. 4. polysaccharides.
Early postpartum hemorrhage is defined as a blood loss greater than:
a. 500 mL within 24 hours after a vaginal birth. b. 750 mL within 24 hours after a vaginal birth. c. 1000 mL within 48 hours after a cesarean birth. d. 1500 mL within 48 hours after a cesarean birth.
In-depth nutrition interventions are provided by
a. nurses. b. physicians. c. nutrition therapists. d. registered dietitians.
To assess subjective data related to a client's elimination pattern, the nurse:
A) reviews the latest laboratory report of the urine. B) asks the client about changes in elimination patterns. C) notes the frequency, amount, and time the client voids. D) palpates the abdomen for pain or distention.