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humphriesbr@me.com · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A postpartum woman is diagnosed with metritis. The nurse interprets this as an infection involving which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

A) Endometrium
B) Decidua
C) Myometrium
D) Broad ligament
E) Ovaries
F) Fallopian tubes

Question 2

A nurse suspects that a postpartum client is experiencing postpartum psychosis. Which of the following would most likely lead the nurse to suspect this condition?

A) Delirium
B) Feelings of anxiety
C) Sadness
D) Insomnia

mochi09 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C
Feedback:
Metritis is an infectious condition that involves the endometrium, decidua, and adjacent myometrium of the uterus. Extension of metritis can result in parametritis, which involves the broad ligament and possibly the ovaries and fallopian tubes, or septic pelvic thrombophlebitis,

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Postpartum psychosis is at the severe end of the continuum of postpartum emotional disorders. It is manifested by depression that escalates to delirium, hallucinations, anger toward self and infant, bizarre behavior, mania, and thoughts of hurting herself and the infant. Feelings of anxiety, sadness, and insomnia are associated with postpartum depression.