Complications of Puerperium

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What is the third most common cause of maternal death worldwide following childbirth?

  • Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
  • Endometritis
  • Hemorrhage
  • Puerperal sepsis (correct)

Which type of bacteria is NOT commonly associated with puerperal sepsis?

  • Clostridium tetani (correct)
  • Clostridium welchii
  • Escherichia coli (E.coli)
  • Streptococci

What are common symptoms of puerperal sepsis?

  • Cough and cold
  • Backache and fatigue
  • Abnormal vaginal discharge and abnormal smell of discharge (correct)
  • Headache and dizziness

Which of the following is NOT part of the treatment for puerperal infection?

<p>Physical therapy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one important aspect of nursing care in puerperal infection?

<p>Providing drugs and fluids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of endometritis?

<p>Rupture of membranes during childbirth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of endometritis?

<p>Constipation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the risk factors for developing endometritis?

<p>Having a cesarean delivery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is endometritis diagnosed?

<p>Physical exam of the pelvic area (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication of endometritis?

<p>Infertility (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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