A postpartum woman who had a prolonged labor presents to the clinic complaining of abdominal pain,high fevers with chills,and back pain.The nurse notes the patient's heart rate is 142 beats/minute,and her abdomen is tender with hypoactive bowel sounds.The patient will be admitted,and when giving report to the hospital nurse,the clinic nurse advises that the patient will probably receive what initial treatment?

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This woman has manifestations of a septic pelvic thrombophlebitis.Initial treatment includes rest; compression stockings; a high-protein,high-vitamin C diet; antibiotics; increased fluids; heparin; and ibuprofen for fever and pain.Coumadin may be needed for long-term therapy but not as a first-line treatment.

A Postpartum Woman Who Had a Prolonged Labor Presents to the Clinic