A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is 4 days postpartum and has endometritis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse anticipate will be included in the plan of care?

Rationale: A. Cleanse the perineum with 0.9% sodium chloride after bowel movements: While perineal hygiene is important postpartum, cleansing with normal saline is more routine care and does not specifically target endometritis management. B. Obtain serial blood cultures: Endometritis is a uterine infection that can lead to bacteremia or sepsis. Serial blood cultures help identify the causative organism and guide antibiotic therapy. C. Insert and maintain an indwelling urinary catheter: Indwelling catheters increase the risk of urinary tract infections and are not routinely used unless there is urinary retention or other specific indications. D. Encourage the use of a sitz bath twice a day: Sitz baths promote perineal comfort and hygiene but do not directly treat uterine infections like endometritis. They may be recommended for perineal pain but are not primary treatment for endometritis.