Exam 2 Flashcards
(150 cards)
What should be assessed immediately after birth on the mother?
Vitals
uterine firmness & location
amount of vag bleeding
What could happen if BP drops & HR increases?
Shock, bleeding
Temperature elevated to what in the first 24 hours post delivery is normal?
100.4
How many days can it take for mom’s milk to come in?
3-5 days
Where should the uterus be post-delivery?
midline with the umbilicus
What should you as the nurse do if the uterus is boggy?
fundal massage in circular motions
What medications can be given for a boggy uterus?
oxytocin or methylergonovine to promote uterine contraction & prevent hemorrhage
How many days can bowel movements be delayed for post-delivery?
2-3 days
What can cause urinary retention after birth?
loss of bladder elasticity
meds/anesthesia
What can cause uterine atony & displacement after birth?
urinary distention
What is the normal amount of urine output in the first 2-3 days?
> 3,000 ml
What should the lochia look like in the first 2 hours after delivery?
heavy period and then steadily decrease
How would you classify heavy lochia?
one pad saturated in 2 hours
What is rubra lochia?
blood with small clots no bigger than a nickel
day 1-3
What is serosa lochia?
pinkish brown
day 4-10
What is alba lochia?
yellowish-white discharge
day 10-28
If the lochia is heavy with clots you should do what?
Assess for hemorrhage
First-degree laceration?
skin only
Second-degree laceration?
skin & muscle
Third-degree laceration?
skin, muscles, perineum, external anal sphincter muscle
Fourth-degree laceration?
skin, muscles, anal sphincter & anterior rectal wall
What can you do as the nurse to help with the pain from an episiotomy/laceration?
ice packs
Dermoplast
sitz bath
stool softener (docusate sodium)
If the mom had an epidural, what should you assess for first?
maternal hypotension
A warm sitz bath can help what?
decrease pain
promotes circulation
decreases risk for infection