____________________ is the most common cause of postpartum infection

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Endometritis

Endometritis usually begins as a localized infection at the placental site; however, it can spread to the entire endometrium. Incidence is higher after a cesarean birth. Assessment may reveal fever, chills, nausea, fatigue, lethargy, pelvic pain, uterine tenderness, or foul smelling lochia.

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1. Apply the sensor to the earlobe. 2. Ask the client again in 30 minutes. 3. Collaborate for arterial blood gases. 4. Assess client about resisting therapy.

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When giving catheter care, you need to hold the catheter at the:

a. Meatus b. Vagina c. Genitals d. Perineum

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Men's health is primarily focused on care of the

a. Prostate b. Genitalia c. Sexual dysfunction d. Entire person

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Which division of the nervous system is physiologically the most involved with erection?

1. Parasympathetic 2. Sympathetic 3. Extrapyramidal 4. Somatic

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