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Which of the following best describes the puerperium?
Which of the following best describes the puerperium?
- The time during pregnancy when maternal anatomical and physiological changes occur
- The time following delivery when maternal anatomical and physiological changes return to the nonpregnant state (correct)
- The time during labor when maternal anatomical and physiological changes occur
- The time following conception when maternal anatomical and physiological changes occur
How long does the puerperium typically last?
How long does the puerperium typically last?
- Less than 4 weeks
- Between 6 and 8 weeks
- More than 8 weeks
- Between 4 and 6 weeks (correct)
What happens to the birth canal during the puerperium?
What happens to the birth canal during the puerperium?
- It remains the same as during pregnancy
- It undergoes significant changes that may be bothersome or worrisome for the new mother
- It becomes narrower and less flexible
- It returns to the pre-pregnancy state within 4-6 weeks (correct)
What happens to the uterus during the puerperium?
What happens to the uterus during the puerperium?
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What happens to the cervix during the puerperium?
What happens to the cervix during the puerperium?
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