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?

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+

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