NURSING CARE OF THE FAMILY DURING THE POSTPARTUM PERIOD Flashcards
Postpartum discharge
Lochia
BUBBLELE to remember necessary components of
postpartum assessment:
- Breast
- Uterus
- Bowel Function
- Bladder
- Lochia
- Episiotomy/Perineum
- Lower Extremities
- Emotions
fullness around postpartum days 3 and 4
engorgement
Hot, red, painful and edematous areas which
could indicate (BREAST)
mastitis
By approximately 1 hour post-delivery, the fundus is ________ at the level of the _________
firm; umbilicus
The fundus continues to descend into the pelvis at the rate of approximately ___________________ per day and should be non-palpable __ days postpartum
1cm or fingerbreadth; 14
The bowel is assessed for:
- Bowel sounds
- Return of bowel function (3 days postpartum)
- Flatus
- Color and consistency of stool
Return of bowel function
(3 days postpartum)
Return of urination, which should occur
within 6 to 8 hours of delivery
Patient should void a minimum of
150 mL per void
Less than 120 mL per void could indicate __________________ due to decreased bladder tone postdelivery.
urinary retention
Signs and symptoms of UTI includes
fragment urination, bladder spasm, cloudy urine, persistent urge to urinate and pain with urination
The bladder should be ______________ above the symphysis pubis
non-palpable
A significant amount of lochia despite firm fundus may indicate a _______________ in the birth canal, which should be addressed ASAP
laceration
Foul smelling lochia typically indicates _______________ and needs to be addressed ASAP
infestation
