10 Questions
What color is the vaginal discharge expected to change to after the first 4 days post-delivery?
Yellowish-brown
When does the lochia bleeding typically stop after delivery?
By the end of the second week
What is the recommended practice to prevent infection after passing stools with episiotomy stitches?
Clean the area from front to back
When is sexual activity advised to be avoided in the post-delivery period?
First 40 days post-delivery
During the immediate puerperium, what is the main function of the uterus?
Contracting to stop bleeding from the placental attachment site
When is the first postnatal visit usually scheduled after delivery?
6 weeks from delivery
Which of the following is a common complication during the immediate puerperium?
Collapse of the circulation
What is the classification of the puerperium that refers to the period between the 2nd and 7th day post-delivery?
Early puerperium
During the early puerperium, what is a major change that occurs in the maternal genital tract?
Return to normal state
What is a key aspect of nursing care during the immediate puerperium according to the text?
Assessment of the mother and newborn state
Learn about the puerperium period, which is the postnatal phase after childbirth lasting about six weeks, during which the body undergoes changes to return to its pre-pregnancy state. Explore the classifications: Immediate, Early, and Late puerperium.
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