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NURS 6700 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE


Involution

Return of the uterus to non-pregnant states

after 12 hours, approximately 1 cm above the umbilicus

drops 1-2 cm per 24 hours

returns to normal size and location approximately 4-6 weeks

help prevent hemorrhage

Subinvolution

failure of the uterus to return to non-pregnant state

risk for PPH

Lochia rubra

dark red blood

first 1-4 days postpartum

full of blood from placental site, tissue debris, vernix and possibly meconium

Lochia serosa

pinkish-brown

4-10 days postpartum

blood, wound exudate, RBCs, WBCs,

Lochia alba

whitish yellow

10-28 days postpartum, can last up to 3-6 weeks

WBCs and tissue debris

Hemorrhoids

,swollen veins in the aus

Tx: topical anesthetics, witch hazel

Lacerations

1st degree- laceration that extends through the skin and structures superficial to
muscles

2nd degree- laceration that extend through muscles of the perineum.

3rd- laceration that continues through the anal sphincter

4th laceration that also involves the anterior rectal wall .



Tx: stitches, heal in around 2-3 weeks

increased risk of infection

Episiotomy

surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vagina and so facilitate delivery during
childbirth

midline: associated with 3rd-4th tears

mediolateral: more painful

Hematomas: vaginal, vulvar, and retroperitoneal

Collection of blood in the connective tissue

pain is the most common symptom

retroperitoneal ones are rare but life-threatening

must be surgically evacuated

Comfort measures for lacerations, episiotomies, and hemorrhoids

Cleanse: wash perineum daily with mild soap and warm water

clean front to back from symphysis pubis to anus

Change pads with each void/BM

Ice: apply covered ice pack to perineum front to back

Squeeze bottle: warm water, pat dry after

Sitz bath: warm water that cover perineum

, Topicals

Return of menses:

Breastfeeding: can take up to 4-7 months

Non-breastfeeding: 6-10 weeks

Milk and Colostrum

Colostrum begins to fill in around 16 weeks gestation

Postpartum it is what the baby gets for first 1-3 days

Milk will come in after 72-96 hours

mature milk around 10 days

Breastfeeding rules

every 2-3 hours

8-12 times per day

minimum of 15 minutes (30-40 normally)

supply and demand, empty breast each feeding

breast milk storage

6 month frozen

2-4 ounce bags

room temp for 4 hours

never refreeze milk

fridge for 4 days

Mastitis

red, tender area one one or both breasts

painful to breastfeed

flu-like s/s: fever, chills, body aches

requires antibiotics to cure

continue breastfeeding

Engorgement:

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