The nurse understands that the classic symptom of endometritis in a postpartum client is which of the following?
1. Purulent, foul-smelling lochia
2. Decreased blood pressure
3. Flank pain
4. Breast is hot and swollen
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Explanation: 1. Assessment findings consistent with endometritis are foul-smelling lochia, fever, uterine tenderness on palpation, lower abdominal pain, tachycardia, and chills.
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a. part of the diagnostic-related group reimbursement system. b. a mechanism for obtaining direct reimbursement of nursing care. c. part of the systematized nomenclature of medicine. d. two ways nursing informatics is improving safety of client care.
An example of verbal communication is
a. Pronunciation b. Gestures c. Interjection during conversation d. Silence