NUR 254 Exam 8
- Lochia Rubra
Answer bright red bleeding 3-4 days after birth
- Lochia Serosa
Answer light brown/pink lasts 4-10 days
- Lochia Alba
Answer yellow/white discharge 10 days after delivery
- Postpaturm Uterus
Answer 12 hrs
- cm above umbilicus
- fundus descends 1-2cm every 24 hrs.
- vagina after birth
- vaginal dryness (use lube)
Answer
- episiotomy
Answer heals within 2-3 weeks (may take 4-6)
- proper hygiene 1 / 2
- prevent infection
- hemorrhoids
- witch hazel
Answer
- stool softener
- sitz bath
- pelvic muscle support
- stress incontenance
Answer
- takes 6 months
**kegel exercises**
- Nonbreastfeeding mothers
- ovulation occurs 27 days after birth
Answer
- use of birth control
- breast binder, fitted bra, cabbage leaves, avoid nipple stimulation, avoid suckling
- Urinary
Answer have mom void before fundal rubs
- Appetite
- make sure bowel sounds are present
Answer
- Vitals after birth
- / 2
Answer