NUR 254 Exam 8

NUR 254 Exam 8
1. Lochia Rubra
Answer
bright red bleeding 3-4 days after birth
2. Lochia Serosa
Answer
light brown/pink lasts 4-10 days
3. Lochia Alba
Answer
yellow/white discharge 10 days after delivery
4. Postpaturm Uterus
Answer
12 hrs
1 cm above umbilicus
- fundus descends 1-2cm every 24 hrs.
5. vagina after birth
Answer
- vaginal dryness (use lube)
6. episiotomy
Answer
heals within 2-3 weeks (may take 4-6)
- proper hygiene
- prevent infection