(select all that apply, from search results) What are three signs of positive bonding between parents and newborn?

The correct answer is choice A, B, C and D. Antibiotics, wound monitoring, wound care and wound culture are all appropriate interventions for a postpartum client who has an episiotomy wound infection.According to Mayo Clinic, an episiotomy wound infection can cause pain, fever, pus and wound breakdown.According to SpringerLink, an episiotomy wound infection is usually caused by a polymicrobial infection of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria.

Therefore, administering antibiotics as prescribed can help treat the infection and prevent complications.

Monitoring wound healing can help detect any signs of worsening infection or dehiscence.

Teaching wound care can help the client prevent further contamination and promote healing.

Culturing the wound if indicated can help identify the causative organisms and guide antibiotic therapy.

Choice E is wrong because applying heat to the wound can increase inflammation and pain.According to NCBI, there is no evidence that heat therapy is beneficial for episiotomy wounds.

Instead, cold therapy may be more effective in reducing swelling and discomfort.

The correct answer is D) Decreased white blood cell count.Postpartum endometritis is an infection of the lining of the uterus that causes fever, abdominal pain, uterine tenderness and sometimes discharge.It is usually caused by bacteria from the lower genital or gastrointestinal tract.White blood cell count is a marker of inflammation and infection, so a decreased white blood cell count indicates that the treatment is effective and the infection is resolving.

A) Decreased vaginal bleeding is not a sign of effective treatment for postpartum endometritis.

Vaginal bleeding after delivery is normal and gradually decreases over time.It is not related to the infection of the uterus.

B) Increased abdominal pain is a sign of worsening infection, not effective treatment.Abdominal pain is one of the symptoms of postpartum endometritis and should improve with antibiotic therapy.

C) Increased temperature is also a sign of worsening infection, not effective treatment.Fever is another symptom of postpartum endometritis and should decrease with antibiotic therapy.