Perineal care Flashcards
1
Q
they need intermittent___ for the first 6- 12hr. why?
A
ice packs for the first 6- 12 hours to decrease edema
2
Q
they also need____ water rinses
A
warm
3
Q
___ bath 2-4 times/ day if the patient has had an episiotomy, laceration, or hemorrhoids. they can also use what type of spray?
A
sitz
- anesthetic spray
4
Q
change____ frequently.
A
peri-pads
5
Q
WE DO NOT WANT THE PATIENT TO SATURATE MORE THAN___ PERIPAD PER HOUR.
A
1
6
Q
foul smelling lochia means___
A
infection
7
Q
do they need to report lochia changes even after discharge?
A
yes
8
Q
if a patient calls you and says that she made it all the way to alba, but now she’s back to rubra. what do you tell her?
A
call 911 lol (this is serious)
