Which nursing note reflects a normal elimination of excess fluid? ...

[Melani1276]

Which nursing note reflects a normal elimination of excess fluid?
 
  a. Moderate lochia serosa.
  b. Urine dark amber. Scant lochia alba.
  c. Perspiring profusely. Vomited 200 mL clear emesis.
  d. Urine pale, 2800 mL past 24 hours. Wet gown changed  2.

Question 2

What is the normal sequence of postpartum vaginal discharge?
 
  a. Lochia serosa, lochia alba, lochia rubra
  b. Lochia rubra, lochia serosa, lochia alba
  c. Lochia alba, lochia rubra, lochia serosa
  d. Lochia serosa, lochia rubra, lochia alba

[kaykay69]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The postpartum woman primarily loses excess fluid by diaphoresis (excessive perspiration) and diuresis (excessive urinary output). The high output of dilute urine and wet gown are related to diuresis and diaphoresis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
As lochia changes from red to brown to yellow or white, it is called, respectively, lochia rubra, lochia serosa, and lochia alba.