A nurse is caring for a client who is 4 days postpartum following a. cesarean birth.

Exhibits

For each potential assessment finding, click to specify if the assessment finding is consistent with mastitis or endometritis.

Each finding may support this more than 1 disease process.

The correct answer is choice a. Maternal hypoglycemia.

Choice A rationale:

Maternal hypoglycemia can lead to decreased glucose availability for the fetus, which can result in fetal bradycardia due to reduced energy supply.

Choice B rationale:

Fetal anemia typically causes fetal tachycardia rather than bradycardia, as the fetus compensates for the lack of oxygen-carrying capacity by increasing the heart rate.

Choice C rationale:

Chorioamnionitis, an infection of the fetal membranes, usually causes fetal tachycardia due to the inflammatory response and fever.

Choice D rationale:

Maternal fever is more likely to cause fetal tachycardia rather than bradycardia, as the increased maternal temperature can lead to an increased fetal heart rate.

Choice A rationale:

Taking antibiotics when having a virus is not a correct understanding of infection prevention. Antibiotics are ineffective against viruses and should only be used for bacterial infections under the guidance of a healthcare provider. This statement indicates a misunderstanding of infection prevention.

Choice B rationale:

Washing hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water is the recommended practice for infection prevention. Washing hands for 10 seconds may not be sufficient to remove all germs effectively. This statement does not demonstrate a proper understanding of hand hygiene.

Choice C rationale:

Cleaning a cat's litter box during pregnancy is not recommended due to the risk of contracting toxoplasmosis, a parasitic infection that can harm the fetus. Pregnant individuals should avoid handling cat litter to prevent exposure to this infection. This statement indicates a lack of awareness regarding infection prevention during pregnancy.

Choice D rationale:

Waiting 5 days after the chickenpox sores have crusted before visiting a person with chickenpox demonstrates an understanding of infection prevention. Chickenpox is highly contagious, and individuals should avoid close contact until the sores have fully healed and crusted over. This statement reflects appropriate knowledge about preventing the spread of contagious diseases during pregnancy.