5 Questions
Which term describes the rapid reduction in size and return of the uterus to a nonpregnant state?
Involution
What happens to the spongy layer of the decidua after birth?
It is cast off as lochia
Which layer of the decidua contains the fundi of the uterine endometrial glands?
The basal layer
How long does it take for the process of involution to be completed, except at the placental site?
3 weeks
How long can it take for the placenta site to be fully healed?
6 weeks
Test your knowledge on postpartum adaptation and nursing assessment with this quiz! Learn about the puerperium period, postpartum physical adaptations, and the process of involution. Explore the changes that occur in the reproductive system during this crucial time in a woman's life.
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