Physiologic Changes
This breast secretion is produced immediately after birth and is rich in antibodies.
What is Colostrum?
A fundus that feels soft instead of firm is described using this term.
What is boggy?
The most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), account for about 70% of cases.
What is uterine atony (tone)?
This maternal warning sign may indicate a pulmonary embolism and requires immediate evaluation.
What is difficulty breathing or shortness of breath?
Milk production is primarily controlled by this hormone.
What is prolactin?
The REEDA scale is used to assess this postpartum area?
What is the episiotomy/perineum?
New onset seizures in a patient with preeclampsia are called this.
What is eclampsia?
A patient reports a severe headache that does not improve with medication and has visual changes.
What is a possible sign of severe preeclampsia/eclampsia?
What kind of lochia is present after 2 weeks postpartum?
What is Lochia Alba?
DAILY DOUBLE: A patient has heavy bleeding and a boggy uterus. What is your FIRST nursing intervention?
What is a fundal massage?
A blood pressure of this value is considered severe range hypertension.
What is 160/110 mmHg or greater?
This postpartum bleeding pattern is a maternal warning sign: soaking one pad in less than an hour or passing clot larger than a golf ball.
What is postpartum hemorrhage?
The early postpartum period carries a high risk for this hematologic change.
The REEDA scale is used to assess this postpartum area?
What is the episiotomy/perineum?
The LP in HELLP syndrome stands for this laboratory abnormality.
What are low platelets?
A patient states, "My incision is red, hot, and draining pus." This represents which maternal warning sign.
What is infection?
What can be caused by the laxity of abdominal musculature, atony of the bladder, or compression of the urethra by edema or a hematoma?
What is Urinary Retention?
A patient has unilateral leg swelling, warmth, and calf pain. This complication is suspected.
What is a deep vein thrombosis?
Name an intervention to manage a postpartum hemorrhage when medications are not working.
What is Jada, Bakri, D&C, UAE, or Hysterectomy?
Thoughts of harming oneself or the baby require immediate action because they may indicate this serious condition.
What is postpartum psychosis or a psychiatric emergency?