A pregnant woman is admitted with premature rupture of the membranes. The nurse is assessing the woman closely for possible infection. Which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect that the woman is developing an infection? (Select all that apply.)

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B) Abdominal tenderness, C) Elevated maternal pulse rate, and E) Cloudy malodorous fluid are indicators of infection. Abdominal tenderness can indicate irritation of the peritoneum, possibly due to infection. An elevated maternal pulse rate can be a systemic response to infection. Cloudy malodorous fluid is a direct sign of infection in the amniotic fluid.

A Pregnant Woman Is Admitted with Premature Rupture of the Membranes