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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the postpartum period?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the postpartum period?
- Recovery from physiological effort
- Initiation of lactation
- Return of the uterus to the non-pregnant state (correct)
- Involution of the reproductive organs
What is colostrum?
What is colostrum?
- A yellowish fluid that contains minerals and protein (correct)
- A fluid that is produced after the postpartum period
- A mature breast milk
- A yellowish fluid that contains sugar and fat
During which phase of the postpartum period does the immediate postpartum period occur?
During which phase of the postpartum period does the immediate postpartum period occur?
- First 24 hours (correct)
- First week
- Second week till end of six weeks
- None of the above
What does the acronym BUBBLER stand for in relation to the physiologic changes of the puerperium?
What does the acronym BUBBLER stand for in relation to the physiologic changes of the puerperium?
What is the puerperium period?
What is the puerperium period?
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