When conducting a postpartum assessment, the nurse uses the ...

[penguins]

When conducting a postpartum assessment, the nurse uses the BUBBLE-HE mnemonic. Which of the following are components of the assessment? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Breasts
  b. Lochia
  c. Episiotomy
  d. Extremities
  e. Bowel
  f. Uterus

Question 2

Immediately following delivery, a woman's weight decreases rapidly due to which factor(s)? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Removal of the fetus
  b. Removal of the placenta
  c. Expressing of breast milk
  d. Diaphoresis
  e. Diarrhea
  f. Loss of amniotic fluid

[jliusyl]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, E, F
Breasts, uterus, bladder, bowel, lochia, episiotomy, Homans' sign, emotions;
use of a memory device such as BUBBLE-HE enables the nurse to perform a systematic, thorough postpartum assessment. In addition to these specific assessments, vital signs, pain, hydration status, ambulation, and parenting should be included.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D, F
Immediately after delivery, a woman's weight decreases rapidly due to the removal of the fetus, placenta, and amniotic fluid. Diaphoresis and diuresis also contribute to weight loss immediately after birth.

[penguins]

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[raenoj]

Gracias!