For the client diagnosed with endometritis, the nurse recognizes ...

[Mr.Thesaxman]

For the client diagnosed with endometritis, the nurse recognizes that the client should be positioned in the:
 
  a. prone position.
  b. side-lying position.
  c. Fowler position.
  d. supine position with the head flat.

Question 2

To prevent infection of the reproductive tract, the nurse should instruct the client to:
 
  a. change the peripad once per shift.
  b. cleanse the perineum from front to back.
  c. perform pericare at least twice during the shift.
  d. increase fluid intake to 2500 to 3000 mL/day.

[dellikani2015]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The Fowler position promotes drainage of lochia from the reproductive tract. The prone position, side-lying position, and supine position do not promote drainage from the reproductive tract.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Lack of knowledge of hygiene measures increases the risk of postpartum infection. Wiping the perineum from front to back prevents introduction of infection into the reproductive tract from the anal area. Changing the peripad once per shift and performing pericare twice in a shift are incorrect because these interventions should be done at every voiding or bowel elimination, and increasing fluid intake does not prevent infection of the reproductive tract.

[Mr.Thesaxman]

TYSM

[bbburns21]

Excellent