Assessment
What assessment acronym is used for postpartum assessment?
BUBBLE-EE
What is involution?
Return of the uterus to its pre-pregnancy size
When does mature breast milk usually appear
2-4 days postpartum
How long is the normal postpartum period?
About 6 weeks
Which medication is given to the Rh-negative mothers with Rh- positive babies?
RhoGAM/Rhophylac
Before assessing the funds, what should the nurse ask the mother?
Has she voided
About 1 fingerbreadth per day
How many feedings should a newborn have every 24 hours?
8-12 feedings
How often should periods be changed?
every bathroom trip or when saturated
Which vaccine requires avoiding pregnancy for 1 month?
Rubella vaccine
A soft uterus is described as what?
A boggy uterus
What lochia occurs during days 1-3?
Lochia rubra
What should be applied before nursing for engorgement?
Warm compresses
How long should an ice pack be applied after delivery?
20 min on 10 min off for 2-3 hours
Which stool softener is commonly prescribed postpartum?
Docusate (colace)
A uterus displaced to the right often indicates what?
A full bladder
What lochia occurs during days 3-10?
Lochia serosa
What should be applied after nursing for engorgement?
Cool compresses
What helps prevent thrombophlebitis?
Early ambulation
Which medication relieves gas after a c-section?
Simethicone
Name the postpartum emotional phases in order
Taking-in, Taking-hold, Letting-go
What lochia occurs after progression and should never go backward?
Lochia should never regress
How long should alcohol be avoided before nursing?
at least 2 hours
What should non-breastfeeding mothers avoid to suppress milk?
Breast stimulation
Name one opioid analgesic commonly used postpartum
Percocet or Norco