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After delivery of a 9-lb baby, the nurse assesses a perineal laceration extending through the muscles of the perineum. The nurse records this as a ________-degree laceration.
 
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The nurse describes the return of the postpartum patient's uterus to a pregravid state as ________________.
 
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Answer to Question 1

second

A second-degree laceration extends through the superficial tissues into the muscles of the perineum.

Answer to Question 2

involution

Involution is the decrease in size of the uterus to a prepregnant state.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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