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dejastew

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on: Jun 28, 2018
A woman has had persistent lochia rubra for 2 weeks after her delivery and is experiencing pelvic discomfort. What does the nurse explain is the usual treatment for subinvolution?
 
  a. Uterine massage
  b. Oxytocin infusion
  c. Dilation and curettage
  d. Hysterectomy

Question 2

At her 6-week postpartum checkup, a woman mentions to the nurse that she cannot sleep and is not eating. She feels guilty because sometimes she believes her infant is dead. What does the nurse recognize as the cause of this woman's symptoms?
 
  a. Bipolar disorder
  b. Major depression
  c. Postpartum blues
  d. Postpartum depression


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meganlapinski

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

ANS: C
Medical treatment for subinvolution is selected to correct the cause. Treatment may include dilation of the cervix and curettage to remove retained placental fragments from the uterine wall.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Major depression is a disorder characterized by deep feelings of worthlessness, guilt, serious sleep and appetite disturbances, and sometimes delusions about the infant being dead.


dejastew

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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