Effective nursing management involves many aspects and being aware of subtle changes in the client. Which of the following should alert the nurse to a potential infection in the client?

Effective nursing management involves many aspects and being aware of subtle changes in the client. Which of the following should alert the nurse to a potential infection in the client?



a)Temperature of 37.5% C or higher after the first 12 hours after childbirth
b)Temperature of 39% C or higher after the first 48 hours after childbirth
c)Temperature of 38.5% C or higher after the first 36 hours after childbirth
d)Temperature of 38% C or higher after the first 24 hours after childbirth


Answer: d)Temperature of 38% C or higher after the first 24 hours after childbirth


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