Two weeks after a vaginal birth, a client presents with low-grade fever. The client also reports a loss of appetite and low ener

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Two weeks after a vaginal birth, a client presents with low-grade fever. The client also reports a loss of appetite and low ener

gy levels. The health care provider suspects an infection of the episiotomy. What sign or symptom is most indicative of an episiotomy infection?

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vazorg [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-22T13:05:03+03:00

Answer: Foul-smelling vaginal discharge

Explanation: an episiotomy infection occurs as a result of a surgical incision through the perineum made to enlarge the vagina and assist in childbirth. Some signs and symptoms of an episiotomy infection include fever and chills, redness, a foul-smelling discharge or bleeding.