NUR 254 Exam 2 Questions with Verified Solutions Latest Version 2025 (Graded A+)

NUR 254 Exam 2 Questions with Verified Solutions Latest Version 2025 (Graded A+) Postpartum period - Answers a period of adjustment for parents and their newborn during the six weeks after birth Early Maternal Assessment - Answers Vital Signs Fundal, Lochia, Perineum Assessment Rubra - Answers Bright Red 1-3 days Serosa - Answers Pinkish-brown 4-10 days Alba - Answers Whitish-yellow 10-14 days, can last 3-6 weeks Temperature above 100.4 - Answers Probable infection Blood Pressure postpartum - Answers Monitor for preeclampsia Assess for hypotension BP drops possible hemorrhaging Lochia that is continued flowing - Answers Indicates endometritis Uterus - Answers Involution Within 24 hours at umbilicus 2 weeks postpartum should not be felt BUBBLE-HE - Answers Breasts Uterus Bladder Bowels Lochia Episiotomy Hemorrhoids Emotional Status Uterus is boggy - Answers Massage fundus Use restroom COLA - Answers Color Odor Last Void/BM Amount Heavy Bleeding - Answers Saturated in 15 minutes or less & pooling of blood requires immediate intervention & notifying MD REEDA - Answers redness, edema, ecchymosis, drainage, approximation Can lead to infection Return to nonpregnant state - Answers Increased HR Decreased Blood Volume Increased Sweating Promoting Recovery & self care - Answers -Activity and rest -Nourishment -Elimination -Perineal care Adolescents - Answers Consumed with themselves Someone else is caring for baby Needs extra encouragement AMA - Answers Gestational Conditions Rubins Maternal Tasks Phase 1 - Answers Taking in Taking a minute to understand she had a baby Rubins Maternal Tasks Phase 2 - Answers Taking Hold Doing baby's care & feeding Rubins Maternal Tasks Phase 3 - Answers Letting Go Letting others hold or care for baby Uterine Atony - Answers inability of the uterus to contract effectively Early Postpartum Hemorrhage - Answers First 24 hours Common Cause: Uterine Atony Late Postpartum Hemorrhage - Answers 24 hours to 12 weeks after birth. Cause- retained placenta Postpartum Hemorrhage Management - Answers Fundal Massage Vital Signs Medications *Hemabate- no usage if pt has asthma* Surgical Intervention Fluid Replacement