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What are the expected characteristics of breasts on day 1 postpartum?
What are the expected characteristics of breasts on day 1 postpartum?
- Flaccid and painful
- Lumpy with visible veins
- Firm and engorged (correct)
- Soft and non-tender (correct)
What is lochia and how is its amount measured?
What is lochia and how is its amount measured?
- Lochia is the surgical removal of the placenta; measured by blood volume.
- Lochia is postpartum swelling; assessed using an ultrasound.
- Lochia refers to fetal tissue; measured by temperature.
- Lochia is the discharge after childbirth; typically measured by pad saturation. (correct)
Which color is NOT typically associated with lochia during the postpartum period?
Which color is NOT typically associated with lochia during the postpartum period?
- Red
- Yellow
- Brown
- Green (correct)
What are common complications related to the urinary tract postpartum?
What are common complications related to the urinary tract postpartum?
What does the acronym REEDA stand for in postpartum assessments?
What does the acronym REEDA stand for in postpartum assessments?
Who is eligible to receive RhoGAM and why?
Who is eligible to receive RhoGAM and why?
How is a fundal assessment performed postpartum?
How is a fundal assessment performed postpartum?
What change in breast appearance is expected by day 3 postpartum?
What change in breast appearance is expected by day 3 postpartum?
What physiological changes are expected during the postpartum period?
What physiological changes are expected during the postpartum period?
Which critical element is essential to assess during postpartum nursing care?
Which critical element is essential to assess during postpartum nursing care?
Safe and effective nursing care during the postpartum period should focus on which of the following?
Safe and effective nursing care during the postpartum period should focus on which of the following?
What should be included in the critical elements of discharge teaching for postpartum care?
What should be included in the critical elements of discharge teaching for postpartum care?
What does the acronym BUBBLE-LE stand for in postpartum assessments?
What does the acronym BUBBLE-LE stand for in postpartum assessments?
Which of the following is NOT a physiological change during the postpartum period?
Which of the following is NOT a physiological change during the postpartum period?
Why is it important to identify critical elements of assessment in postpartum care?
Why is it important to identify critical elements of assessment in postpartum care?
Which assessment would be most relevant during the postpartum period?
Which assessment would be most relevant during the postpartum period?
What is a common misconception regarding postpartum care?
What is a common misconception regarding postpartum care?
The return of the menstrual cycle after delivery typically occurs within:
The return of the menstrual cycle after delivery typically occurs within:
Which factor is most likely to influence a woman's transition to motherhood?
Which factor is most likely to influence a woman's transition to motherhood?
What is an important warning sign to teach during postpartum discharge?
What is an important warning sign to teach during postpartum discharge?
Which primary action supports couples during their transition to parenthood?
Which primary action supports couples during their transition to parenthood?
What is a key aspect of bonding and attachment between parents and their newborn?
What is a key aspect of bonding and attachment between parents and their newborn?
What might negatively affect family dynamics after the arrival of a new baby?
What might negatively affect family dynamics after the arrival of a new baby?
Which question is least relevant to understanding a person's transition to parenthood?
Which question is least relevant to understanding a person's transition to parenthood?
Which of the following actions is essential for new parents to create a positive bonding experience?
Which of the following actions is essential for new parents to create a positive bonding experience?
What is a common misconception about the maternal process of taking in a child?
What is a common misconception about the maternal process of taking in a child?
What influences men in their transition to fatherhood the most?
What influences men in their transition to fatherhood the most?
Which of the following does not contribute to a successful transition to parenthood?
Which of the following does not contribute to a successful transition to parenthood?
What are common clinical manifestations of mastitis?
What are common clinical manifestations of mastitis?
Which of the following is indicative of severe postpartum hypertension?
Which of the following is indicative of severe postpartum hypertension?
What is an important aspect of managing severe postpartum hypertension?
What is an important aspect of managing severe postpartum hypertension?
How can gestational diabetes be identified in the postpartum period?
How can gestational diabetes be identified in the postpartum period?
What does the term 'post-birth' refer to?
What does the term 'post-birth' refer to?
Which of the following best differentiates postpartum blues from postpartum depression?
Which of the following best differentiates postpartum blues from postpartum depression?
What are the signs of postpartum psychosis?
What are the signs of postpartum psychosis?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of postpartum blues?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of postpartum blues?
What is one action a nurse can take to facilitate the transition to parenthood?
What is one action a nurse can take to facilitate the transition to parenthood?
Which complication is commonly faced by adolescents transitioning to parenthood?
Which complication is commonly faced by adolescents transitioning to parenthood?
How might a nurse adjust education methods for an adolescent parent?
How might a nurse adjust education methods for an adolescent parent?
What is a sign of positive bonding and attachment between a parent and their newborn?
What is a sign of positive bonding and attachment between a parent and their newborn?
Who is most at risk for ineffective bonding and attachment with their newborn?
Who is most at risk for ineffective bonding and attachment with their newborn?
What are clinical manifestations of postpartum blues?
What are clinical manifestations of postpartum blues?
What is a primary cause of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH)?
What is a primary cause of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH)?
Which nursing action is critical in managing postpartum complications?
Which nursing action is critical in managing postpartum complications?
What is an important consideration when advising adolescent parents?
What is an important consideration when advising adolescent parents?
Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with positive attachment?
Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with positive attachment?
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Study Notes
Postpartum Physiological Assessments and Nursing Care
- Postpartum period: Time after childbirth, typically lasts 6 weeks
- BUBBLE-LE Assessment: Comprehensive postpartum assessment, including breasts, uterus, bladder, bowels, lochia, episiotomy/laceration, legs, and emotional status
- Breasts: Assess for engorgement, latch, nipple condition, milk production
- Uterus: Assess for firmness, position (fundus), and involution - expect descent by 1 cm per day
- Bladder: Assess for voiding patterns, bladder distention
- Bowels: Assess for bowel function, constipation management
- Lochia: Vaginal discharge after childbirth; assess color, amount, odor
- Rubra: Reddish-brown, lasts first 3 days
- Serosa: Pinkish-brown, lasts from day 4 to day 10
- Alba: Yellow-white, lasts from day 10 until 6 weeks postpartum
- Episiotomy/Laceration: Assess for pain, swelling, redness, discharge
- Legs: Assess for edema, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) risk factors
- Emotional Status: Assess for postpartum mood disorders, including blues, depression, psychosis
Transition to Parenthood
- Factors influencing transition to parenthood: Individual, family, and cultural factors play a role
- Maternal Role Transition:
- Taking In: Focus on immediate needs, self-care
- Taking Hold: Focus on learning caretaking, seeking information
- Letting Go: Acceptance of new role, relinquishing old life
Postpartum Complications and Nursing Care
- Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH): Leading cause of maternal death, defined as blood loss exceeding 500 mL vaginal delivery or 1000 mL Cesarean section, within 24 hours after delivery
- Primary causes of PPH: Uterine atony, retained placental fragments, lacerations, hematomas
- Clinical manifestations of Mastitis: Red, inflamed, painful breast; fever, chills, flu-like symptoms
- Severe Postpartum Hypertension (PPHN): Characterized by an elevation in blood pressure within 3 weeks after childbirth
- Gestational Diabetes in the Postpartum Period: Women with gestational diabetes need continued monitoring for blood sugar regulation and potential for developing type 2 diabetes
- POST-BIRTH: Postpartum psychosocial screening tool used to identify women at risk for postpartum depression
- Postpartum Mood Disorders:
- Postpartum Blues: Mild, transient emotional state, usually peaks 3 to 5 days postpartum
- Postpartum Depression: Persistent, intense mood disorder affecting thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
- Postpartum Psychosis: Severe, rare mental illness, typically develops within the first two weeks postpartum, includes hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized behavior
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