A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 weeks postpartum following a cesarean birth. Which of

the following clinical findings should the nurse identify as an indication of postpartum

infection?

a. Unilateral breast pain

i. Mastitis - painful or tender localized hard mass and reddened

area, usually on one breast. (Pg. 143) b. Persistent abdominal striae

i. Stretch marks - expected finding

c. Lochia alba

i. Lasts approx day 11 up to 4-8 weeks post-birth

d. WBC count 12,000/mm3

2. A nurse is assessing client who has preeclampsia during a prenatal visit. Which of the

following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

a. Blood glucose 110 mg/dL

b. Deep tendon reflexes of 2+

c. Urine protein of 3+

i. Severe preeclampsia: consists of blood pressure that is 160/110 mmHg or greater,

proteinuria greater than 3+, oliguria, elevated serum creatinine greater than 1.1 mg/dL,

cerebral or visual disturbances (headache and blurred vision), hyperreflexia with possible 

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