A postpartum patient with endometritis is being discharged home on antibiotic therapy. The new mother plans to breastfeed her baby. What should the nurse's discharge instruction include?

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Antibiotic therapy for endometritis can increase the risk of thrush, a fungal infection of the mouth. The baby's mouth should be examined for signs of thrush regularly while on antibiotics. It is not recommended for the patient to douche every other day, resume sexual intercourse before being cleared by a healthcare provider, or engage in strenuous housework as it can delay healing and put additional strain on the body.

A Postpartum Patient with Endometritis Is Being Discharged Home on Antibiotic