Yucky
Infection of the breast involving the interlobular connective tissue; is usually unilateral.
What is Mastitis
Type of birth control thought to be the most effective with no risk of STI.
What is abstinence?
During this time you would you expect to find the fundus firm, midline with the umbilicus, & 2 cm below the umbilicus.
What is immediately after delivery?
A collection of clotted blood within the tissue.
What is hematoma?
Type of lochia assessed initially after delivery.
What is Rubra?
What is Uterine stimulant?
This type of contraception works by suppressing ovulation.
What is combined oral contraceptives?
Difficult or painful sexual intercourse.
What is dyspareunia?
When the uterus remains enlarged with continued lochia discharge
What is subinvolution of the uterus?
Condition in which postpartum patient has hallucinations or delusional thoughts of self-harm or harming the infant.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Nursing intervention when assessment reveals boggy uterus.
What is massage the fundus?
This type of birth control protects against STIs & involves the male in the birth control method.
What is the male condom?
Hormone responsible for production of breast milk.
What is prolactin?
Results from the inability of the uterine muscle to contract adequately after birth. This can leas to postpartum hemorrhage.
What is uterine atony?
This acronym can be useful when assessing episiotomy incision, perineal laceration, & cesarean incisions.
What is REEDA?
Client education for this includes washing hands prior to breastfeeding, allowing nipples to air-dry (no soap), completely empty breasts with each feeding, use ice packs or warm packs on affected breast for discomfort, & drink at least 3000mL/day.
What is Mastitis?
Diagnostic test done at a follow up visit for a male client who had a vasectomy to evaluate fertility.
What is sperm count?
Breastfeeding stimulates the release of this hormone.
What is oxytocin?
The turning inside out of the uterus.
What is inversion of the uterus?
Instruct lactating clients to increase their caloric intake by this much.
What is 450-500kcal/day?
Expected findings are chills, fatigue, painful or tender localized hard mass and reddened area, usually on one breast
What is mastitis
Surgical procedure consisting of ligation & severance of the vas deferens.
What is male sterilization (Vasectomy)?
Decreased urine output, tachycardia, pale/cool/clammy skin, hypotension are signs of this.
What is hypovolemic shock?
Encourage rest, elevate extremity, warm moist compress, measure leg circumference are all management for.
What is thrombophlebitis?
Condition in which patient expresses feelings of sadness, has loss of appetite, sleep pattern disturbances, tearfulness, & feelings of inadequacies.
What is postpartum blues?