A home health care nurse is assessing a postpartum woman who was discharged 2 days ago. The woman tells the nurse that she has a low-grade fever and feels "lousy." Which of the following findings would lead the nurse to suspect metritis? (Select all that apply.)

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Lower abdominal tenderness and anorexia are symptoms that can be associated with metritis, an infection of the endometrium, which can occur postpartum.

A Home Health Care Nurse Is Assessing a Postpartum Woman