The nurse suspecting a uterine infection in a postpartum patient should assess the

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An abnormal odor of the lochia indicates infection in the uterus. The infection may move to the episiotomy site if proper hygiene is not followed. The abdomen becomes distended usually because of a decrease of peristalsis, such as after cesarean section. The pulse may be altered with an infection, but the odor of the lochia will be an earlier sign and will be more specific.

The Nurse Suspecting a Uterine Infection in a Postpartum Patient