Postpartum Physiological Changes
This bright-red lochia is normal during the first 1–3 days postpartum.
What is lochia rubra?
This acronym stands for intrauterine devices.
What is an IUD?
This is the role of the nurse when discussing birth control options.
What is counseling?
This tool assesses healing of an episiotomy or perineal laceration.
What is the REEDA assessment?
This uterine infection causes fever, tenderness, and foul lochia.
What is endometriosis?
This hormone causes the milk ejection or "let-down" reflex.
What is a Oxytocin?
These two hormones are found in combination oral contraceptives.
What is estrogen and progesterone?
Two permanent forms of contraception.
What are tubal sterilization & vasectomy?
This intervention best promotes maternal-infant bonding after birth.
What is rooming-in?
Pain, swelling, warmth, and redness in one leg suggest this condition.
What is DVT?
This condition occurs when the uterus fails to return to normal size.
What is subinvolution?
The common nickname for Emergency Contraception.
What is the "morning-after pill"?
These two age groups require special contraceptive considerations.
Who are adolescents & perimenopausal women?
This nursing intervention is the most effective measure for reducing the risk of postpartum thrombophlebitis.
What is early ambulation?
Dyspnea, chest pain, and low oxygen levels may indicate this emergency.
What is a pulmonary embolism (PE)?
This process removes excess fluid through increased urination postpartum.
What is postpartum diuresis?
Examples include the male condom, female condom, and diaphragm.
What are mechanical barrier methods?
This document ensures a patient understands their chosen method.
What is informed consent?
Rh-negative mothers receive this medication within 72 hours postpartum.
What is Rho(D) Immune Globulin (RhoGAM)?
This breast infection often occurs 2–4 weeks after childbirth.
What is mastitis?
A uterus above and right of midline is often caused by this condition.
What is a distended bladder (urinary retention)?
Coitus interruptus is the formal name for this unreliable method.
What is withdrawal?
The nurse must assess this to see if a patient likes their method.
What is the woman's satisfaction?
This temporary mood disorder causes tearfulness and anxiety postpartum.
What is post partum blues?
Postpartum fever over 100.4°F after 24 hours & on at least 2 of the 1st postpartum days may indicate
What is puerperal infection?