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Early ambulation after C-section helps prevent this complication.
What is a DVT?
This uterotonic is first-line for postpartum hemorrhage.
What is oxytocin (Pitocin)?
A boggy uterus should be managed with this first.
What is fundal massage?
The “baby blues” usually resolve within this timeframe.
What is 10 days?
This is the expected number of wet diapers per day indicating good feeding.
What is 6–8?
Lochia after a C-section compared to vaginal birth is typically this.
What is less in amount?
This medication is contraindicated in hypertension.
What is methylergonovine (Methergine)?
The first action for late decelerations.
What is reposition the mother?
Persistent sadness beyond 2 weeks postpartum suggests this.
What is postpartum depression?
Women should contact their provider if lochia has this odor.
What is foul?
Gestational diabetes is screened for during these weeks.
What is 24–28 weeks?
This uterotonic is contraindicated in asthma.
What is carboprost (Hemabate)?
A postpartum mom expressing suicidal thoughts requires this priority action.
What is ensure safety and notify provider?
Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency because of this risk.
What is harm to self or infant?
The uterus should no longer be palpable after this many weeks.
What is 2 weeks?
This fetal complication is most common in infants of mothers with GDM.
What is hypoglycemia?
This drug can reverse opioid-induced respiratory depression in newborns.
What is naloxone (Narcan)?
After epidural placement, monitor for this major side effect.
What is hypotension?
The best nursing response to a tearful mother expressing guilt.
What is provide empathetic support?
This comfort measure helps perineal healing after an episiotomy.
What is sitz bath?
This medication is preferred if blood sugar control is needed in GDM.
What is insulin?
Women with gestational diabetes requiring medication are treated with this drug type.
What is insulin?
In a prolapsed cord, do this while calling for help.
What is elevate presenting part with gloved hand?
This factor increases risk for postpartum depression.
What is lack of support or history of depression?
After a C-section, ambulation should begin within this timeframe.
What is 12 hours?