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naturalchemist

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The nurse assesses the perineal pad placed on a 3-hour postdelivery patient and finds that there is no lochia on it. What would the nurse expect to find on further assessment? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. A firm fundus the size of a grapefruit
  b. A full bladder
  c. Retained placental fragments
  d. Vital signs indicative of shock
  e. A soft, boggy fundus

Question 2

What will the nurse teach a nursing mother to do to reduce the risk of mastitis? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Limit fluid intake to 1 liter per day.
  b. Empty both breasts with each feeding.
  c. Take warm showers.
  d. Wear a supportive bra. e.
  Pump breasts to ensure emptying.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, E
Large clots that form in a flaccid uterus can obstruct the flow of lochia. A full bladder is a major cause of a uterus that is boggy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, D, E
Nursing mothers should take in about 3 liters of fluid a day. All the other options are interventions to reduce the risk of mastitis and milk accumulation in the breast.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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