Author Question: The nurse understands that the classic symptom of endometritis in a postpartum client is which of ... (Read 48 times)

lindiwe · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

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

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a pregnant 14-year-old client at ten weeks gestation about the expected body changes that will occur during pregnancy. Which statement indicates that additional information is needed?

A. My breasts are going to get even bigger than they've gotten over the past couple of years.
B. My belly will gradually get more round, especially from the middle of pregnancy and on.
C. My hair will feel thicker until I deliver, and then I'll lose more hair than usual for a few weeks.
D. My skin won't change and I'll look just as good in a bikini next year as I did last summer.

xMRAZ · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1
Explanation: 1. Assessment findings consistent with endometritis are foul-smelling lochia, fever, uterine tenderness on palpation, lower abdominal pain, tachycardia, and chills.

Answer to Question 2

D