Which documentation on a woman's chart on postpartum day 14 indicates a normal involution process?
a. Moderate bright red lochial flow
b. Breasts firm and tender
c. Fundus below the symphysis and not palpable
d. Episiotomy slightly red and puffy
Question 2
The physiologic changes that occur during the reversal of the processes of pregnancy are distinctive; however, they are normal.
To provide care during this recovery period the nurse must synthesize knowledge regarding anticipated maternal changes and deviations from normal. Please match the vital signs finding that the postpartum nurse may encounter with the probable cause:
a. Elevated temperature within the first 24 hours
b. Rapid pulse
c. Elevated temperature at 36 hours postpartum
d. Hypertension
e. Hypoventilation
29. Puerperal sepsis
30. Unusually high epidural or spinal block
31. Dehydrating effects of labor
32. Hypovolemia resulting from hemorrhage
33. Excessive use of oxytocin
Consequences of normal and inadequate iodine in the diet.
The clotting process (coagulation).
Plant Identification Chart
Critical thinking and the evaluation process
Normal changes in the breast during a woman's life span
Normal mammogram.