20. A 35-year-old womany develops fever, headache, chills, and malaise 2 days after delivering a healthy female newborn at 38 weeks' gestation. Her temperature is 38.3°C (101°F). Physical examination shows an enlarged, tender uterus. Lochia is profuse and malodorous. A complete blood count shows increased leukocytes. This patient is at greatest risk for developing which of the following complications? A) Amniotic fluid embolism B) Cervical dysplasia C) Eclampsia D) Endometriosis E) Inverted uterus F) Thrombophlebitis
20. A 35-year-old womany develops fever, headache, chills, and malaise 2 days after delivering a healthy female newborn at 38 weeks' gestation. Her temperature is 38.3°C (101°F). Physical examination shows an enlarged, tender uterus. Lochia is profuse and malodorous. A complete blood count shows increased leukocytes. This patient is at greatest risk for developing which of the following complications? A) Amniotic fluid embolism B) Cervical dysplasia C) Eclampsia D) Endometriosis E) Inverted uterus F) Thrombophlebitis
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