A nurse is caring for a client who is 4 days postpartum following a cesarean birth. Exhibits For each potential assessment finding, click to specify if the assessment finding is consistent with mastitis or endometritis. Each finding may support more than 1 disease process.

Assessment Findings Consistent with Mastitis or Endometritis Painful, tender breast: Mastitis Mastitis often presents with breast pain, tenderness, and redness. Foul-smelling lochia: Endometritis Endometritis can cause foul-smelling vaginal discharge or lochia. Temperature: Both Mastitis and Endometritis Both conditions can cause fever. Chills: Both Mastitis and Endometritis Chills can be a symptom of both mastitis and endometritis