If the nurse suspects a uterine infection in the postpartum patient,she should assess the

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

If the Nurse Suspects a Uterine Infection in the Postpartum