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A patient with ruptured fetal membranes has been in labor for several hours. Which sign(s) and symptom(s) of intrapartum infection would the nurse report to the primary medical provider?

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Answer: Some signs and symptoms of intrapartum infection that nurses should report include fever, chills, increased heart rate, foul-smelling vaginal discharge, abdominal pain, uterine tenderness, and changes in fetal heart rate. However, it is important to note that not all patients with ruptured fetal membranes will develop an infection, and some may have symptoms that are not typical.

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