A client experienced prolonged labor with prolonged premature rupture of membranes. The nurse would be alert for which of the following in the mother and the newborn?

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Prolonged labor and premature rupture of membranes increase the risk of infection for both the mother and the newborn due to the extended period of time the protective barrier of the amniotic sac is compromised.

A Client Experienced Prolonged Labor with Prolonged Premature Rupture of Membranes