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nautica902

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The perinatal nurse teaches the postpartum woman that the most critical time to achieve effectiveness from the application of ice packs to the perineum is during the first 24 hours following birth.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

The serosa stage of lochia usually occurs between day __________ and __________ and the lochia is a __________ or __________ color, and the amount is normally __________.
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.


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courtney_bruh

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: True
To reduce perineal swelling and pain that result from bruising, ice packs may be applied every 2 to 4 hours. Patients obtain the most relief when ice packs are applied within the first 24 hours after childbirth.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1 - 4; 10; pink; brown; scant
Lochia rubra (first stage) occurs during the first 3 days postpartum. Lochia rubra is bright red blood and is moderate to scant. Lochia alba (third stage) begins around the tenth day. The lochia is yellow to white in appearance and is scant in amount.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Wow, this really help

tandmlomax84

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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