Exam 2 part 2 Flashcards
is the postpartum period from delivery of the placenta to about 6 weeks
puerperium
nursing is based on the family as the primary caregivers
family centered maternity care
how often should assessment be done for the first hour PP
q15 min
how often should assessment be done in the second hour PP
q30 min
how often should assessment be done in the next 22 hours PP
q4-8 hours
for the perineum assessment you check for
REEDA
REEDA
Redness Edema Ecchymosis Drainage, bleeding for laceration Approximation-the incision line is looking normal
medication given for cramping
NSAIDs
medication used for topical perineal pain
Dermoplast (benzocaine topical)
Tucks
Ice packs
medication for moderate or incisional pain
Narcotic/acetominophen combo like vicoden
Alternate ibuprofen with narcotic combo or give together
cut through skin and muscle
2nd degree
cut through skin, muscle, anus
3rd degree
cut through skin, muscle, anus, and rectum
4th degree
BUBBLE-E
Breast Uterus Bowels Bladder Lochia Episiotomy Emotional state
used for early irritation while breast feeding
lanolin
Signs and symptoms of mastitis
Sore/ localized inflammation
Fatigue
Flu-like symptoms
What should be taught to minimize risk of mastitis
complete emptying of breasts
when does engorgement occur
48-72 hours PP
treatment for engorgement
Cold frozen peas
NSAIDs
Cabbage leaves
how is the uterus measured
fingerbreaths
where will the uterus be immediately after delivery
may be below the umbilicus
where will the uterus be 6-12 hours PP
level of umbilicus