Which of the following is one of the first symptoms of puerperal infection to assess for in the postpartum woman?

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Postpartum or puerperal infection is any clinical infection of the genital canal that occurs within 28 days after miscarriage,induced abortion,or childbirth.A temperature of 38.6°C warrants further investigation for a puerperal infection.Fatigue would be a late finding associated with infection.Pain with voiding may indicate a urinary tract infection,but it is not typically one of the earlier symptoms of infection.Profuse lochia may be associated with endometritis,but it is not the first symptom associated with infection.

Which of the Following Is One of the First Symptoms