Question

Two days after a cesarean delivery for fetal distress, a 27-year-old woman has temperatures to 38.2°C (100.8°F). She had an 8-hour labor complicated by mild meconium-stained amniotic fluid. Membranes ruptured 2 hours after admission. Breath sounds are decreased at both lung bases. Abdominal examination shows mild tenderness below the umbilicus and a well-healing incision. There is a moderate amount of lochia with no odor. Examination of the lower extremities shows edema and no tenderness. Her hemoglobin concentration is 10.8 g/dL, leukocyte count is 14,000/mm3, and platelet count is 189,000/mm3. A urine catheter specimen is negative. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?Atelectasis Deep venous thrombosis Endometritis Episiotomy infection Mastitis PneumoniaPulmonary embolismPyelonephritisSeptic pelvic thrombophlebitisUreteral obstructionUrinary tract infection

Answer 1

The correct answer is option - Atelectasis.

Step-by-step explanation:

Atelectasis is a condition in which part of the lung or complete lung is collapsed partially or completely. It is caused due to the anesthesia effect during surgery. It is most likely to occur in patients to some extent who undergo surgery.

Atelectasis may not show any symptoms to the shallow breathing, coughing, breath with noise and much more according to the effect on the lungs.

Thus, the correct answer is option- atelectasis.