A nurse on a postpartum unit is caring for a client. Exhibits For each finding. click to specify if the finding is consistent with uterine atony or infection. Each finding may support more than 1 disease process or none at all. There must be at least 1 selection in every column. There does not need to be a selection in every row.

Rationale: Uterine Atony: High parity: Multiple pregnancies increase the risk of uterine atony due to overstretching of the uterine muscles. Polyhydramnios: Excess amniotic fluid can overdistend the uterus, contributing to uterine atony. Infection: Prenatal anemia: While not a direct cause, anemia can increase susceptibility to infection by impairing an individual’s immune response. Prolonged rupture of membranes: Increases the risk of ascending infection, making the client more susceptible to postpartum endometritis or other infections.