What condition is this patient most likely experiencing

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Was admitted to labor and delivery with ruptured membranes at term, cervix on admission was 2 cm. After a very prolonged labor (36 hours), a cesarean section was performed for failure to dilate (6 cm). Labor was also complicated by an intraamniotic infection. E. is now two days postpartum and the nurse is doing their shift assessment. V.S. P-100, R-16, BP- 128/65, T-101.8 F (38.7 C) Fundal assessment: Firm at umbilicus, midline; painful on palpation Lochia: small lochia rubra, foul smelling C-section incision: approximated, no redness/ecchymosis, edema, or discharge Patient complaining of nausea and chills. Based on the information provided, what condition/problem is this patient most likely experiencing? Explain how you came to this conclusion (cues). Endometritis-most common postpartum infection Fever Uterine/fundal tenderness (significant discomfort) Increased pulse Chills, Nausea Foul-smelling lochia. What risk factors does this patient have for the condition/problem you identified?

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