Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing a client who is 6 hr postpartum and has endometritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Uterine tenderness. Endometritis is an infection of the uterine lining that can occur postpartum. Uterine tenderness is a common finding in clients with endometritis due to inflammation and infection. A: A temperature of 37.4┬░C (99.3┬░F) is within normal range and may not specifically indicate endometritis. B: A WBC count of 9,000/mm3 is also within normal limits and may not be specific to endometritis. D: Scant lochia may be seen in clients with endometritis, but it is not a defining characteristic.