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    Rn Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Proctored Exam - St. Joseph

    A nurse on a postpartum unit is caring for a client. Exhibits Drag words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence. The nurse should anticipate a provider’s prescription for a(n) dropdown and dropdown.

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    Rationale: The client is showing signs of postpartum endometritis, which is a uterine infection, as evidenced by fever, foul-smelling lochia, uterine tenderness, and elevated WBC count. Intravenous antibiotics are the standard treatment for endometritis after cesarean birth to treat the infection and prevent sepsis. Increasing daily fluid intake supports hydration, helps maintain uterine perfusion, and can assist with flushing bacteria and toxins from the body.

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