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awywial

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on: Jun 28, 2018
What instruction should the nurse teach the postpartum woman about perineal self-care?
 
  a. Perform perineal self-care at least twice a day.
  b. Cleanse with warm water in a squeeze bottle from front to back.
  c. Remove perineal pads from the rectal area toward the vagina. d.
  Use cool water to decrease edema of the perineum.

Question 2

A woman will be discharged 48 hours after a vaginal delivery. When planning discharge teaching, the nurse would include what information about lochia?
 
  a. Lochia should disappear 2 to 4 weeks postpartum.
  b. It is normal for the lochia to have a slightly foul odor.
  c. A change in lochia from pink to bright red should be reported.
  d. A decrease in flow will be noticed with ambulation and activity.


frre432

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

ANS: B
Cleansing from front to back prevents contamination from the rectal area.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A return to bright red lochia rubra may indicate a late postpartum hemorrhage and must be reported.


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