The nurse is teaching a group of students about factors that place a pregnant woman at risk for infection in the postpartum period. Which of the following would the nurse be least likely to include?
a) Loss of protection with premature rupture of membranes
b) Increased vaginal acidity leading to growth of bacteria
c) Prolonged labor with multiple vaginal examinations to evaluate progress
d) Retained placental fragments
Answer: b)Increased vaginal acidity leading to growth of bacteria
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