Rubra lochia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATI OB DETAILED ANSWER KEY 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). Bright red, painless vaginal bleeding occurs in the second and third trimester. B. In...

ATI Comp Practice A WITH NGN 150 Q/A 2023/2024 A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for a client who is postoperative following an emergency appendectomy. Vital Signs • Temperature 37.7° C (99.8° F)• Heart rate 82/min• Respiratory rate 16/min• Blood pressure 127/80 mm Hg��� Oxygen saturation 99% on room air Assessment Height 157.5 cm (62 in)Weight 90 kg (198 lb)Bilateral lower extremities warm to touch, pedal pulses 2+ bilaterally. Spider veins noted on bilateral lower ex...

Question: 1 On the third postpartum day, the nurse would expect the lochia to be: A. Rubra B. Serosa C. Alba D. Scant Answer: A Explanation: (A) This discharge occurs from delivery through the 3rd day. There is dark red blood, placental debris, and clots. (B) This discharge occurs from days 4-10. The lochia is brownish, serous, and thin. (C) This discharge occurs from day 10 through the 6thweek. The lochia is yellowish white. (D) This is not a classification of lochia but relates to the ...

Maternity Final ATI questions with answers 2024A nurse is performing a fundal assessment for a client who is 2 days post party and observes the perineal pad for lochia. She notes the pad to be saturated approx 12 cm with lochia that is bright red and contains small clots. Which of the following findings should the nurse document? - correct answer Moderate lochia rubra During ambulation to the bathroom, a postpartum client experiences a gush of dark red blood that soon stops. On assessment, a...

ATI MATERNAL-NEWBORN NEW EXAM 2023 (REVISED) WITH CORRECT ANSWERS. 1. Two days after delivery, a postpartum client prepares for discharge. What should the nurse teach her about lochia flow? Incorrect: Lochia does change color but goes from lochia rubra (bright red) on days 1-3, to lochia serosa (pinkish brown) on days 4-9, to lochia alba (creamy white) days 10-21. Incorrect: Numerous clots are abnormal and should be reported to the physician. Incorrect: Saturation of the perineal pad is co...

Diuresis of what is common postpartum? Answer 3000ml What is outer limit for postpartum diuresis? Answer 21 days 1 drop in hgb = what blood loss? Answer 500 1 drop in hct = what blood loss? Answer 250 When does uterus become a pelvic organ? Answer 10 days How long does lochia rubra last? Answer 3 days How long can lochia alba last? Answer Up to 4 weeks How long does lochia serosa last? Answer 7-10 days Sloughing of eschar tissue generally occurs when? Answer 7-14 days ...

ATI Comp Practice A WITH NGN 150 Q/A 2023/2024 A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for a client who is postoperative following an emergency appendectomy. Vital Signs • Temperature 37.7° C (99.8° F)• Heart rate 82/min• Respiratory rate 16/min• Blood pressure 127/80 mm Hg��� Oxygen saturation 99% on room air Assessment Height 157.5 cm (62 in)Weight 90 kg (198 lb)Bilateral lower extremities warm to touch, pedal pulses 2+ bilaterally. Spider veins noted on bilateral lower ex...

HESI OB MATERNITY 2023-2024 TEST BANK 100 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+. 1. A 3-day postpartum client, who is not immune to rubella, is to receive the vaccine at discharge. Which of the following must the nurse include in her discharge teaching regarding the vaccine? 1. The woman should not become pregnant for at least 4 weeks. 2. The woman should pump and dump her breast milk for 1 week. 3. The mother must wear a surgical mask when she cares for the baby. 4. Passive antibodies t...

A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for a client who is postoperative following an emergency appendectomy. Vital Signs • Temperature 37.7° C (99.8° F) • Heart rate 82/min • Respiratory rate 16/min • Blood pressure 127/80 mm Hg • Oxygen saturation 99% on room air Assessment Height 157.5 cm (62 in) Weight 90 kg (198 lb) Bilateral lower extremities warm to touch, pedal pulses 2+ bilaterally. Spider veins noted on bilateral lower extremities. Distended veins noted o...

What is a side effect of Opioid Medication?  Constipation What would we educate to the postpartum mom to help alleviate/prevent constipation symptoms?  Walk, Water, Fiber (Remember WWF) How often do you breastfeed?  Every 2-3 hours What signs of Mastitis?  Redness and heat in the breast  Tenderness  Edema and heaviness in the breast  Purulent drainage (may or may not be present)  Potential lump or knot that can be felt in the breast Assess Nipples for  Cra...