NUR 4445 Postpartum Family

NUR 4445 Postpartum Family
1. What do we assess in a post partum assessment?
Answer
BUBBLEHEB reasts
Uterus Bowel Bladder Lochia Episiotomy Hemorrhoids Bonding
2. What are normal findings in the breast postpartum (3)?
Answer
- Soft and/or filling
- Nipples everted, intact
- no bruising, blisters, cracks or bleeding
3. What are abnormalfindingsin the breasts postpartum (3)?
Answer
- bruises, blisters, cracks
- bleeding nipples
- engorged breasts
4. What are the causes and treatments (3) for abnormal breast findings in a post partum
assessment?
Answer
Causes
- Issues with nipples r/t poor latch
Treatments
- Lanolin cream
- avoid breast overstimulation to reduce milk supply
- Non-nursing mothers ice packs or frozen cabbage leaves
5. What are normal uterus findings in a post partum assessment
Answer
- Firm and in relation to the postpartum day.
- ex
Firm U/-1 on 1st postpartum day