ENDOMETRITIS:
- postpartum infection of the endometrium
- fever
- foul lochia
- chilly sensation
- body weakness due to fever
- monitor vital signs specially temperature
- observe lochia its color, consistency , smell and record for evaluation
- increase fluid intake to lower down temperature
- encourage proper nutrition as needed by her body
- encourage fruit juices that are rich in Vitamin C to increase resistance against infection
- promotes personal hygiene for comfortable feeling
- ice compress over the head for high grade fever
- perineal cares should maintained
- explain the good hand washing technique to prevent cross contamination
- educate the patient about the endometritis to alleviate worries
- carry out medications as ordered by the physician
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