A pregnant client admitted in labor with anemia. Which observation is expected after labor?

A pregnant client admitted in labor with anemia. Which observation is expected after labor?

• A. Postpartum infection
• B. Anxiety
• C. Hot flashes
• D. Low self-esteem

Answer: (A)

Anemia during pregnancy increases the risk of postpartum infection because reduced oxygen delivery to tissues and impaired immune response hinder healing and the body's ability to fight bacteria after delivery. After labor, the uterus undergoes involution and is susceptible to infection (such as endometritis) if immune defenses are compromised. Signs to expect or monitor for include fever, uterine tenderness, and foul-smelling lochia, which align with an infectious process developing in the postpartum period. The other options reflect psychological states or symptoms not directly related to the anemia‑related infection risk in the immediate postpartum timeframe.

Anemia during pregnancy increases the risk of postpartum infection because reduced oxygen delivery to tissues and impaired immune response hinder healing and the body's ability to fight bacteria after delivery. After labor, the uterus undergoes involution and is susceptible to infection (such as endometritis) if immune defenses are compromised. Signs to expect or monitor for include fever, uterine tenderness, and foul-smelling lochia, which align with an infectious process developing in the postpartum period. The other options reflect psychological states or symptoms not directly related to the anemia‑related infection risk in the immediate postpartum timeframe.