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Postpartum Assessment includes..

Hint: BUBBLLEE..V!

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Breast
Uterine fundus
Bladder
Bowel
Lochia
Legs
Episiotomy/laceration/incision
Emotion status
..Vital signs!
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Normal range for heart rate in pregnant persons

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10-15 bpm above normal is normal

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Normal range for respiratory rate in pregnant persons

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Slight increase from 16-24 breaths/min is normal

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Normal range for temperature in pregnant persons

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36.2 - 38 C

Increase to 38 (due to dehydration)

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When is temperature expected to come back down to normal?

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After 24 hours

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How does epidural affect respiration? Or blood pressure?

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May cause hypoventilation or hypotension

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Orthostatic hypotension

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Feelings of faintness or dizziness immediately after standing up

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How do contractions help restore hemostasis postpartum?

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Compression of intramyometrial blood vessels

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What hormone is responsible for uterine contractions

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Oxytocin

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Where is oxytocin produced?

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posterior pituitary gland

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Why is oxytocin administered after expulsion of the placenta?

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Decrease risk of postpartum hemorrhage

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What are afterpains?

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Afterbirth pains caused by vigorous uterine contractions, more common in subsequent pregnancies

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Why is the role of oxytocin in breastfeeding?

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Oxytocin stimulates let down of milk

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Pre-eclampsia is marked by..

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Hypertension

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How does pregnancy affect pulse rate, stroke volume and cardiac output?

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They increase throughout pregnancy and could remain elevated over nonpregnant values for 12 weeks after birth

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Define involution

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The return of the uterus to a nonpregnant state following birth.

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What is the normal rate of uterine involution?

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1-2 cms q24h

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The uterus should not be palpable abdominally after how many weeks?

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2 weeks

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Subinvolution

What causes it?

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Failure of the uterus to return to a nonpregnant state.

Usually caused by infection or retained placental fragments

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Where can you find the fundus within the first 12 hours post delivery?

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1 cm above umbilicus

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What is the two hand technique?

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Massaging of the uterine fundus with two hands to stimulate contraction. Lower hand supports the uterus to avoid prolapse and inversion of uterus.

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What does @u, 1/u or u/2 stand for?

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@u = at umbilicus
1/u = 1 cm above umbilicus
u/2 = 2 cm below umbilicus
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Why might a fundus be deviated/

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Obstructed and/or displaced by distended bladder

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Lochia rubra

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  • bright red
  • blood
  • small clots
  • tissue debris
  • 3-4 days postpartum
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Lochia serosa
- pink-brown - old blood - serum - leukocytes - tissue debris - 22-27 days postpartum
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Lochia alba
- yellow-white - serum - leukocytes - mucus - epithelial cells - 2-6 weeks postpartum
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How is lochia amount documented?
Scant (5 cm) Light (10 cm) Moderate (15 cm) Larger (> 15 cm, full pad!)
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How are placenta clots identified?
- typically larger than a small plum | - placenta clots CANNOT be pulled apart by hand
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How to tell when bleeding is "non-lochial"?
Firm uterine fundus but bloody discharge spurts or gushes - may indicate cervical or vaginal tear
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How dilated is the cervix to be expected 2-3 days postpartum?
2-3 cm
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First Degree Perineal Tear
Tear in vaginal opening
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Second Degree Perineal Tear
Torn perineal muscles
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Third Degree Perineal Tear
Torn perineal muscles and anal sphincter
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Fourth Degree Perineal Tear
Full tear through to anus, fistula
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What appropriate nursing interventions are provided in case of 3rd or 4th degree tear?
- Laxatives - Liquid diet only - no suppositories until tissues are healed
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When might episiotomy be indicated?
Multiple lacerations
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What is medio-lateral and midline episiotomy?
Medio-lateral is to the right while midline is towards anus
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On average, how long does it take for episiotomy to heal?
2 to 3 weeks but 4-6 months can be required for complete healing
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What nursing interventions are appropriate for perineum care?
- Assess REEDA - Assess presence of hemorrhoids - Ice therapy to reduce swelling (20 mins on, 20 mins off for first 24 hours) - Peri bottle - Sitz bath (warm, moist, heat therapy after 24 hours)
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What does REEDA stand for?
``` Redness Ecchymosis (bruising) Edema Discharge/discomfort Approximation ```
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``` How is the assessment for C/S patients the same or different? Breast Uterine fundus Bladder Bowel Lochia Legs Emotional status Incision Pain Vitals ```
Breast - same Uterine fundus - involution is important, capitalize on epidural Bladder - foley catheter usually in place for 12 hrs Bowel - gas pains from decreased movement Lochia - slightly less Legs - increased risk for venous clot Emotional status - unplanned c/s Incision - dressing but also perineum assessment Pain Vitals - increased frequency (c/s is a surgery!)
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What are some things that are important for c/s patient postpartum?
- pass gas - ambulate after catheter removed (dangling first!) - don't lift heavier than baby
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What are 3 postpartum complications?
1. Infection 2. Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) 3. Perinatal Mood Disorder (PMD)
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What are the common causes of PPH?
1. Uterine atony (first 24 hours) 2. Genital tract lacerations 3. Retained placenta (or infection; 24 hours to 2 weeks postpartum)
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What are the signs of hypovolemic shock?
- perineal pad soaked within 15 minutes - client feels weak, light-headed, nauseated, sees stars - client appears anxious - skin colour turns ashen or greyish, cool and clammy - increased pulse rate
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What are some nursing implications to prevent PPH?
- assess & monitor RISKS - s&s of PPH - care coordination - health promotion - illness prevention
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The 4 T's (Risk factors for PPH)
Tone Tissue Trauma cloTting
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What are some risks that could reduce uterine tone?
- multip - multifetal pregnancy (overdistended uterus) - certain medications - faster-than-normal labour
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What are the nursing interventions for PPH?
1. fundal massage 2. monitor vital signs 3. urinary bladder status 4. circulatory support: IV fluids, oxygen, utertonics (oxytocin) 5. call for help, stay with cient
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What medical interventions are used to treat PPH?
- utertonic escalation - blood transfusion - bimanual uterine compression - surgical interventions: intrauterine balloon tamponade, uterine artery embolization, hysterectomy
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What are the 3 types of Perinatal Mood Disorders (PMD)?
1. postpartum "blues" 2. postpartum depression (no psychosis) 3. postpartum depression (psychosis)
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Postpartum blues
- 50-80% - peaks by day 5, subsides by day 10 - fatigue, sadness, anger, no functional impairment
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What interventions are appropriate for postpartum blues?
- reassurance - health teaching - connection with supports and community resources
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Postpartum depression (no psychosis)
- 10-15% - may last week to 1 year - appetite change, guilt, worthlessness, inability to cope, intense irrational fears, decreased concentration
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What interventions are used to treat postpartum depression (no psychosis)?
- non-directive counselling - interpersonal psychotherapy - CBT - peer support - medication
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Postpartum Depression (psychosis)
- 1-2 per 1000 births - 2-8 weeks - depression, delusions, thoughts of harm to self or infant, agitated, disorganized behaviour, inability to care for infant
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What interventions are appropriate for postpartum depression (psychosis)?
- prompt assessment and hospitalization - medication - psychotherapy
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Name 2 STRONG risk for PP Depression?
1. prenatal depression and/or anxiety | 2. personal/family history of depression
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Name 3 MODERATE risk for PPD?
1. Stressful life event 2. Lack of social support 3. Intimate partner violence
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Name 4 WEAK risk for PPD?
1. single parent 2. stress of child care 3. low SES 4. unwanted/unplanned pregnancy
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What is the nurse's role in preventing PMD?
1. screening (listen, care and get to know the client) 2. health promotion/education/prevention 3. anticipatory guidance 4. safety assessment 5. support, reassurance (referrals)
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Symptoms of PPD in partner?
- may be different from birth parent - anger, irritability - increase in violent behaviour - increase in substance use
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Postpartum infection
presence of a fever of 38C or higher on 2 successive days of the first 10 postpartum days (not counting first 24 hours)
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What are some common postpartum infections?
- endometritis - wound infections - mastitis - UTIs - respiratory tract infections
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Endometritis
Infection of the lining of uterus
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Mastitis
Breast infection - almost always unilateral - commonly caused by hemolytic s. aureus

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