One day after discharge,the postpartum patient calls the clinic complaining of a reddened area on her lower leg,temperature elevation of 37 ° C (99.8° F) ,rust-colored lochia,and sore breasts.From these symptoms,the nurse suspects:
A) phlebitis.
B) puerperal infection.
C) late postpartum hemorrhage.
D) mastitis.
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