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  1. 3. A nurse recognizes rupture of membranes lasting over 24 hours increases infection risk; this i
  2. 4. Increased maternal heart rate is a systemic response to infection.
  3. 6. Primary pharmacologic treatment for bacterial postpartum infections.
  4. 12. A temperature of 100.4°F or higher after delivery may signal infection.
  5. 13. Nurse monitors these frequently to detect infection-related changes early.
  6. 14. Excessive postpartum bleeding can weaken the immune system and promote infection.
  7. 15. Untreated postpartum infections can progress to this life-threatening condition.
  8. 18. Most important nursing intervention to prevent spread of infection.
  9. 22. POSTPARTUMINFECTION Thrombophlebitis involves infection and inflammation of this process.
  10. 23. An infection of the respiratory tract above the larynx is abbreviated as this.
  11. 24. This type of care is essential after cesarean delivery to prevent infection.
  12. 25. Position recommended to localize infection and promote drainage.
  13. 28. Pain and warmth along a vein after birth may indicate this clot-related condition.
  14. 29. A nurse teaches that breast pain, redness, and fever indicate this breast infection.
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  1. 1. Swelling and redness around a tear or episiotomy site indicate this skin infection.
  2. 2. The body's localized response to infection characterized by redness and swelling.
  3. 5. Persistent abdominal or pelvic discomfort is an early sign of infection.
  4. 7. Bladder drainage with this device increases risk of urinary tract infection.
  5. 8. Nurses use this sterile technique to prevent introduction of microorganisms.
  6. 9. A walled-off pus collection that may form after infection is termed this.
  7. 10. A localized collection of blood under the skin following delivery is called this.
  8. 11. Extended duration of contractions and pushing increases maternal fatigue and infection risk.
  9. 16. Postpartum hemorrhage and fatigue can weaken this body defense system.
  10. 17. Routine hygiene practice to prevent infection at the episiotomy site.
  11. 19. Infection of the uterine lining postpartum is known as this.
  12. 20. Essential nursing role to teach mothers warning signs of infection at discharge.
  13. 21. A nurse identifies this surgical birth method as a major risk factor for postpartum infection.
  14. 26. Foul-smelling discharge or change in color postpartum may indicate infection.
  15. 27. Dysuria and frequency postpartum may indicate this infection type.