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Question of the Week – June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023

A goal for a postpartum client states, “The client will remain free of infection during her hospital stay.” Which data would support that the goal has been met?

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Correct! The answer is number 2

Rationale:

Answer: 2

Rationale: Fever is the first indication of an infection. Therefore, the absence of a fever indicates that an infection is not present. The remaining options are not associated with a postpartum infection.

Level of Cognitive Ability: Evaluating

Client Needs: Physiological Integrity Integrated

Process: Nursing Process/Evaluation

Content Area: Maternity: Postpartum

Health Problem: Maternity: Infections/Inflammations

Practice Question Sourced From: Evolve Resources for Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 5th Edition

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