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NUR 406 ( LATEST 2024 / 2025 ) THE PUERPERIUM | GRADED A+ | PASSED | NEW FULL EXAM ACTUAL
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NUR 406 The puerperium1. How long does it take for the body to go back to normal?
Answer
6 weeks
Changes immediately after delivery are rapid
2. Involution
Answer
Rapid reduction in size of uterus and return to nonpregnant state
3. After pains
Answer
Contractions after the birth of the baby
More common in subsequent child
4. Cervical changes
Answer
Flabby/formless Bruised
Changes from round to horizontal, which is a permanent change
5. When is the cervix considered closed?
Answer
When lochia stops
6. What can occur in the vagina after birth?
Answer
Swelling & bruising
7. REEDA assessment for an episiotomy
, Answer
Redness Edema
Ecchymosis Discharge Approximation
8. Return of menses for a non-breastfeeding woman
Answer
7-12 wks
9. Return of menses for a breastfeeding woman
Answer
Depends on the length of time the woman breastfeeds & if formula supplements are used
10. What may be a good choice of birth control when the baby is nearly fully breastfed?
Answer
Lactation amenorrhea (LAM)
11. What is considered "nearly fully" breastfed?
Answer
1) No more than 2 mouthfuls a day of juice, water, etc.
2) Don't go longer than 4 hrs during day, 6 during night
12. How old does the baby have to do for LAM to work?
Answer
Under 6 months
13. Abdomen after birth
Answer
Appears loose and flabby
Striae are present, they generally fade but don't fully disappear
14. What things impact stooling after the mom gives birth?
Answer
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