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A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who gave birth 3 days ago.

Client reports general malaise, chills, and a decreased appetite

Physical Assessment 

Breasts; Client reports their breasts are starting to feel firmer and heavier.Denies nipple discomfort. Client is bottle-feeding.

Uterus: Boggy and tender to palpation. Fundus at the umbilicus.

Lochia: Moderate amount of dark brown, foul-smelling discharge

Bladder: Client reports frequent voiding without difficulty.

Lower extremities: Bilateral edema noted without pain, warmth, or tenderness.

Temperature 38.4° C (101.1° F)

Heart rate 108/min

Respiratory rate 20/min

Blood pressure 118/72 mm Hg


Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.



Hint : 🔥 Fever + foul lochia = infection

Correct Answers

  • Blank 1 Correct Option: Endometritis
  • Blank 2 Correct Option: Monitor the administration of an oxytocic medication and Plan to administer broad-spectrum antibiotic medication.
  • Blank 3 Correct Option: Temperature and Lochia amount and odor

Rationale :

🔹 Fever, chills, malaise, and decreased appetite are classic systemic signs of infection postpartum.

🔹 Boggy, tender uterus at the level of the umbilicus suggests uterine infection.

🔹 Foul-smelling, dark brown lochia is indicative of bacterial infection of the endometrium.

🔹 Recent cesarean birth and prolonged rupture of membranes increase risk of postpartum infection.

🔹 Bottle-feeding rules out mastitis as primary cause of systemic symptoms.

Plan to administer broad-spectrum antibiotic medication and Monitor the administration of an oxytocic medication

🔹 Treats the underlying bacterial infection in the uterus.

🔹 Prevents progression to sepsis.

🔹 Supports resolution of systemic symptoms.

🔹 Facilitates uterine contraction to reduce bleeding and prevent stasis.

🔹 Supports involution and clearance of infected lochia.

🔹 Enhances uterine tone and reduces risk of hemorrhage.

Temperature and Lochia amount and odor

🔹 Key indicator of infection progression or improvement.

🔹 Monitored to evaluate response to antibiotics.

🔹 Allows early detection of sepsis or worsening infection.

🔹 Provides insight into uterine recovery and infection status.

🔹 Foul odor or increased amount indicates persistence or worsening of infection.

🔹 Monitoring helps guide nursing interventions and physician follow-up.


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