If the nurse suspects a uterine infection in a postpartum client, ...

[chandani]

If the nurse suspects a uterine infection in a postpartum client, she should assess the:
 
  a. pulse and blood pressure.
  b. odor of the lochia.
  c. episiotomy site.
  d. abdomen for distention.

Question 2

A client asks, What can I do to help decrease the amount of pain with labor? The nurse's best response should be:
 
  a. Nothing, that is the way God intended it to be.
  b. By trying to relax the contractions will be more efficient and the pain may be less.
  c. We can give you medications to help with the pain.
  d. You should not worry about the pain; leave that concern up to the staff.

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Answer to Question 1

B
An abnormal odor of the lochia indicates infection in the uterus.

Answer to Question 2

B
Anxiety and tension will make the uterine contractions less effective and increase the length of labor. Relaxation will help the contractions to be more effective and the labor will be less painful.
This statement is demeaning and does not answer the woman's questions.
The woman may not want medications but instead is looking for alternatives.
This statement does not answer the woman's questions and would not alleviate her concern about pain control.