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Lochia Rubra (red) Correct Ans - Lochia _______ is mostly blood, fragments of decidua, and mucus and starts in postpartum days 1-3 Lochia serosa (pink/brown) Correct Ans - Lochia _____ is blood, mucus, and invading leukocytes and starts in postpartum days 3-10. Lochia Alba (white to yellow-white) Correct Ans - Lochia ______ is non-odorous, mucus-like, with high leukocyte counts and starts in postpartum days 10-14 days (can last 6 weeks.) •T...

baby blues effects how many mothers - 70-80 percent, will go away in two weeks bladder distension causes what complications - siplaces uterus and interferes with contraction boggy uterus presents risk for - hemmorhage, provide massage to simulate contractions bubble he stands for - breats uterus involution bowels bladder lochia epesiotomy homans sign emotions check for bladder distension if - voiding less than 150 ml or bulging is present constipation may ocur for how long after birt...

What are the requirements for a mother to be given a Rho(D) immune globulin shot administered IM? - Rh-negative mother and Rh-positive newborn How soon must a mother receive a Rho(D) immune globulin shot? - 72 hours of the newborn being born What does BUBBLE HE stand for? - breast, uterus, bowel, bladder, lochia, episiotomy, hemorrhoids, and emotional status What psychologic postpartum condition is characterized by the following symptoms: feelings of sadness, lack of appetite, sleep patte...

Normal reaction from first time mom - Correct answer-tentatively touch baby's profile first then willing to pull baby close What's the FIRST thing to do when mom has the baby with just you in the room? and then what? - Correct answer-FIRST push the call light then warm,dry stimulate Folate sources - Correct answer-dried roast peanuts NOT strawberries If a mom scheduled for a C-section tells "I ate a big breakfast and had OJ", what do you do? - Correct answer-TELL the anesthesiologist;...

What is involution? Answer- when the uterus transitions from a pregnant to a non-pregnant state What is lochia? Answer- postbirth uterine discharge What is ruby lochia and how long should it last? Answer- *redish *lasts 1-3 days What is serosa lochia and how long should it last? Answer- *brownish pink *5-7 days What is alba lochia and how long should it last? Answer- *white or yellow *1-3 weeks What are the different amounts of bleeding? Answer- *scant: less tha 2.5 cm *light: 2.5...

OB Exam 3 Guaranteed Success Postpartum Nursing Concepts - Oxytocin: This hormone facilitates the milk let-down reflex during breastfeeding. - Bubble-hee: This acronym can be utilized as a guide for conducting a head-to-toe postpartum assessment. - Lactation: The process of milk secretion by the breasts is called lactation. - Engrossment: The emotional and developing bond that a father or significant other forms with the newborn is referred to as engrossment. - Kegel Exercises: These exerc...

BSN 346 ISBN 3 Exam Questions and Answers All Correct The postpartum period last from - Answer-birth to 6 weeks The postpartum period is when the womans body is - Answer-returning to prepregnancy state Priority postpartum assessment for vaginal delivery - Answer-* Fundus * peri area * lochia * output *Vital signs Additional assessment for C-Section - Answer-*LOC *Dressing C/D/I *Return of feeling in legs Assessment begins with - Answer-*Getting report for delivery room nurse *Ob...

ATI OB DETAILED ANSWER KEY TEST BANK 250 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS/A+ GRADE GUARANTEED/ 2023- 2024 1. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and who has a suspected placenta previa. Which of the following findings support this diagnosis? A. Painless red vaginal bleeding Rationale: Placenta previa is a condition of pregnancy when the placenta implants in the lower part of the uterus, partly or completely obstructing the cervical os (outlet to the vagina...

A nurse is assessing a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 48 hrs ago. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy has been effective? - ANS-hemoglobin 14.9 g/dL a nurse working in an emergency department is triaging four clients. which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for treatment first? - ANS-a middle adult client who has unstable vital signs a nurse is caring for a client who has fluid volume overload. which of the following...

puerperium - correct answer Interval lasting 6 weeks, from childbirth to the return of the pre-pregnant state. 3 stages of puerperium - correct answer immediate (first 24hrs) early (first 24hrs) late goals of postpartum care - correct answer •Assist and support the woman's recovery •Identify deviations of the norm •Educate the mother about s...