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What is a common sign of endometritis that may appear one day postpartum?
What is a common sign of endometritis that may appear one day postpartum?
Which position should the patient be placed in to aid in the drainage of infected lochia?
Which position should the patient be placed in to aid in the drainage of infected lochia?
What indicates a severe complication in a patient with pelvic pain?
What indicates a severe complication in a patient with pelvic pain?
What is a possible indication of infection spread in a patient with endometritis?
What is a possible indication of infection spread in a patient with endometritis?
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Which of the following should be monitored in a patient with severe pelvic pain?
Which of the following should be monitored in a patient with severe pelvic pain?
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When should Rhogam be administered to an Rh- mother after giving birth?
When should Rhogam be administered to an Rh- mother after giving birth?
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What is the recommended action to prevent venous thrombosis in a patient who is bedridden?
What is the recommended action to prevent venous thrombosis in a patient who is bedridden?
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Which of the following actions should NOT be performed to avoid venous thrombosis?
Which of the following actions should NOT be performed to avoid venous thrombosis?
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What circumstance requires Rhogam to be given during pregnancy?
What circumstance requires Rhogam to be given during pregnancy?
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Which of the following is NOT recommended as a preventive measure for venous thrombosis?
Which of the following is NOT recommended as a preventive measure for venous thrombosis?
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What is a key characteristic of the Taking-In Phase for a mother postpartum?
What is a key characteristic of the Taking-In Phase for a mother postpartum?
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What nursing response is most appropriate during the Taking Hold Phase?
What nursing response is most appropriate during the Taking Hold Phase?
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What is a significant challenge for adolescent mothers as they adapt to motherhood?
What is a significant challenge for adolescent mothers as they adapt to motherhood?
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In the Letting Go Phase, what must mothers often reconcile?
In the Letting Go Phase, what must mothers often reconcile?
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Which approach is recommended for teaching adolescent mothers to care for their newborns?
Which approach is recommended for teaching adolescent mothers to care for their newborns?
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Study Notes
Endometritis
- Symptoms: Temperature of 102°F, postpartum, tender and enlarged uterus, prolonged severe cramping, foul-smelling lochia, signs of uterine subinvolution.
- Elevated WBC: Indicates inflammation.
- Treatment/Nursing Care: Administer antibiotics, Fowler's position to facilitate infected lochia drainage, analgesics, observe for abdominal distention, nausea, or vomiting, increase fluid intake.
- Nursing care: Monitor for signs of infection.
Pelvic Pain
- General discomfort: Relieved by medication.
- Hematoma: Severe, unrelenting pain not relieved by medication, concealed blood loss, pulse and respiratory rates may rise, and blood pressure may fall. Potential for hypovolemic shock if large hematomas develop.
- Nursing care: Ice pack, pain medication.
- Report to MD: If severe pain is unresolved, unable to void, or unable to eat. Keep NPO (nothing to eat or drink) until seen by MD.
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This quiz covers the key nursing interventions and symptoms associated with endometritis and pelvic pain. It includes topics such as treatment options, signs of complications, and when to report to the MD. Enhance your understanding of maternal nursing care and management of these conditions.
