Patient Education
Patient Education ( 14 Questions)
A nurse is monitoring a patient who had a cesarean delivery for signs of infection.
Which of the following findings should alert the nurse to a possible infection? (Select all that apply.).
temperature of 38°C (100.4°F) or higher and foul-smelling lochia or increased lochia are signs of infection after a C-section. A C-section is a major surgery that involves making incisions in the abdomen and uterus, which can get infected by bacteria. An infection can also affect the lining of
temperature of 38°C (100.4°F) or higher and foul-smelling lochia or increased lochia are signs of infection after a C-section. A C-section is a major surgery that involves making incisions in the abdomen and uterus, which can get infected by bacteria. An infection can also affect the lining of
nderness or hardness in the lower abdomen is normal after a C-section and does not indicate an infection.
wrong because a decreased white blood cell count is not a sign of infection. In fact, an increased white blood cell count is more likely to occur with an infection.
increased thirst or dry mouth is not a sign of infection. It could be due to dehydration, medication, or hormonal changes.
The correct answer is choice A and B. A temperature of 38°C (100.4°F) or higher and foul-smelling lochia or increased lochia are signs of infection after a C-section. A C-section is a major surgery that involves making incisions in the abdomen and uterus, which can get infected by bacteria. An infection can also affect the lining of the uterus (endometritis) or the urinary tract.
Choice C is wrong because tenderness or hardness in the lower abdomen is normal after a C-section and does not indicate an infection.
Choice D is wrong because a decreased white blood cell count is not a sign of infection. In fact, an increased white blood cell count is more likely to occur with an infection.
Choice E is wrong because increased thirst or dry mouth is not a sign of infection. It could be due to dehydration, medication, or hormonal changes.