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Postpartum Care and Feeding (75 cards)

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when and how long is the postpartum period

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6 weeks following delivery

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how long is the hospital stay for a vaginal birth

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24-48 hours

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how long is the hospital stay for a c-section birth

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48-72 hours

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physiological changes for urinary/renal system

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diuresis up to 3000 mL a day on 2nd-5th days

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physiological changes for the integumentary system

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  • striae gravidarum (stretch marks) remain
  • everything else goes
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physiological changes for the cardiovascular system

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  • cardiac output increases in the first 4 hours
  • the heart returns to normal position
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physiological changes for the gastrointestinal system

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  • motility increases
  • constipation
  • medications
  • abdominal muscles
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physiological changes for the hematological system

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  • blood volume (500 mL vaginal/ 1000 mL c-section)
  • plasma fibrinogen remains elevated, increasing risk of blood clots
  • estrogen and progesterone levels decrease
  • prolactin increases
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physiological changes for the immune system

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  • WBC increases due to labor
  • rubella vaccine is non-immune globulin 2nd dose if the infant is Rh+
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physiological changes for the neurological system

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  • numbness/dizziness anesthesia
  • fatigue
  • headaches, investigate if spinal or pre-eclampsia
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physiological changes for the musculoskeletal system

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  • fatigue/ aches
  • diastase recti abdominis
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physiological changes for ovulation

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  • can return before period
  • can return while breast feeding
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physiological changes for lactation

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  • skin to skin
  • allow infant to latch
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what is striae gravidarum

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stretch marks

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what is pre-eclampsia

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a potentially dangerous pregnancy complication that involves hypertension, swelling in hands and feet, and protein in urine

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what is recti abdominis

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the top layer of your abdominal muscles, commonly referred to as a “six pack”

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assessment frequency for vaginal birth

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every 15 minutes for the first two hours, than every 4 hours for the next 8 hours, then every 8 hours

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assessment frequency for cesarian birth

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every 30 minutes for 4 hours, then every hour for 3 hours, then every 4-8 hours

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what to assess during postpartum assessments

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  • vital signs
  • pain
  • pallor
  • BUBBLE-HE
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what does BUBBLE-HE stand for

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  • B: breast
  • U: uterus
  • B: bladder
  • B: bowels
  • L: lochia
  • E: episiotomy (perineum)
  • H: homan sign
  • E: emotion
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what are the risk postpartum

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  • hemorrhage
  • blood clots
  • infection
  • pneumonia
  • pre-eclampsia for 10 days
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what to help breastfeeding

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  • nipple shield
  • assessing latch
  • how mother is removing infant from the breast
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interventions for non-breast feeding mothers

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  • tight bra
  • avoid stimulation
  • face away from the shower
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what is engorgement

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breast tissue swelling

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engorgement interventions for lactating mothers
- frequent emptying - warm showers - warm compresses - cold compresses - cold cabbage
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engorgement interventions for non-latching mothers
- tight supportive bras - ice/cold compresses - avoid breast and nipple stimulation - avoid milk expression and pumping
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what is mastitis
infection of the breast
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signs and symptoms of mastitis
- flu like symptoms - almost always unilateral - milk flow has been established - localized tenderness
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mastitis treatment
- feed frequently - warm compress prior to feeding - antibiotics
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the nursing role for breastfeeding
- administer medications - supportive bras - warm/moist compresses - rest - fluids - continue feeding - pump and dump - pain management
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what is uterine involution
return of the uterus to pre-pregnant state
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interventions for slow bowel function
- walking - encourage fluid intake - abdominal binder - fiber
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what is the composition of lochia
- erythrocytes - epithelial cells - blood - mucus - bacteria
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what doe lochia rubra look like
- bright red - like a period - small clots
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what does lochia serous look like
- brownish pink discharge - more stringy clumps - more like the end of a period
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what does lochia alba look like
- white yellow discharge - no blood or clots - spotty
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what is the assessment after a perineum episiotomy, think "REEDA"
- R: redness - E: edema - E: ecchymosis - D: discharge - A: approximation
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what is ecchymosis
the medical term for a bruise, which is a discoloration of the skin caused by broken blood vessels
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what is hematomas
collection of blood under the skin following injury
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risk factors for hematomas
- lacerations - episiotomies - forceps - vacuum - difficult or prolonged 2nd stage of labor - nulliparity
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signs and symptoms of a hematomas
- pain - pressure or fullness - tenderness when touched - absence of lochia - unable to void
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location of a hematomas
vulva or inside vaginal opening on the vaginal wall
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treatment of a hematomas 3-5 cm in diameter
- palliative treatment - ice for 12 hours - pain management - observation
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treatment of a hematoma greater than 5 cm
may require incision and drainage l&D
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what is nulliparity
a female that has never given birth
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what is the taking in phase and when does it start
- dependent, focused on rest and physical recovery - day 1-2
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what is the taking a how phase and when does it start
- dependent to independent, focused on caregiving - begins on day 2-3
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what is the letting go phase and when does it start
- interdependent, focuses on family and role - begins day 7
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when and how long does postpartum blues start and last
first few days after delivery, laast for 10 days
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signs and symptoms of postpartum blues
- tearful - crying easily - lack of appetite - sleep pattern disturbance
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feelings associated with postpartum blues
- feeling of inadequacies - fear - anxiety - anger - inability to cope
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time frame for postpartum depression to being
two weeks after delivery up to 6 months postpartum
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feelings associated with postpartum depression
- persistant sadness - intense mood swings - irritability - anxiety - fatigue - feelings of loss - decreased appetite - sleep pattern disturbances - SI
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providers may note what associated with postpartum depression
- weight loss - flat affect - crying - irritability - rejection of infant - severe anxiety
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true or false: postpartum depression does not resolve without intervention
true
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does postpartum psychosis need intervention
yes, it is a medical emergency
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when does postpartum psychosis usually develop
within 2-3 weeks after delivery
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what do patients at risk for postpartum psychosis need
referrals to mental hospital before discharge
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what are patients with postpartum psychosis most at risk for
self harm or infant harm
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severe symptoms of postpartum psychosis
- confusion - disorientation - hallucinations - delusions - obsessive behaviors - paranoia
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postpartum psychosis treatments
- hospitalization - psychotherapy - appropriate medications
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nursing managements for postpartum psychosis
- assessments: observe interactions, assess for SI or delusional thoughts, monitor baby - interventions: encourage bonding and communication, promote maternal self care, provide resources
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medications for postpartum pain management
- Tylenol 1000 mg - Motrin 800 mg
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interventions for postpartum pain management
- cold for 1st 24 hours - heat - topical anesthetic creams and sprays - sitz baths - non pharmacological
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physiology of lactation
- the breast is made of lobules that contain alveoli and acini - lined with epithelial cells - ducts form from each alveoli and form the lactiferous duct that opens from the nipple
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interventions for promoting brestfeeding
- positioning - proper latching - exclusively breastfeed for 6 weeks - support system - encourage, so not force - pain and cramping
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breastfeeding benefits for the mother
- decreased risk for breast, ovarian, and uterine cancer - decreased risk of type 2 diabetes - decreased risk of postpartum hemorrhage - enhanced involution - enhanced postpartum weight loss - enhanced bonding - less expensive
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breastfeeding benefits for the infant
- enhanced immunity - enhanced maturation of GI tract - decreased risk of type 1 and 2 diabetes - decreased risk of asthma - decreased risk of childhood obesity
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breastfeeding contraindications
- HIV - chemo (methotrexate) - lithium - TB - herpes on the breast - varicella - hep B and C - drug abuse - exposure (isotopes) - infants with galactosemia
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after how many ounces should you burp infant
1/2-1 ounces
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considerations for prepping formula
- FDA approved non expired formula - hand hygiene - follow manufacture directions - use scoop provided - wash the top of the formula can before opening
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considerations for storing prepared formula
- good for 1 hours after the infant drinks for it - store prepared formula in the fridge for 24 hours - you can store ready made or mixed concentrated formulas covered in the fridge for 48 hours
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sibiling adaptation
- computation/ sibiling rivalry - jealousy - resentment - regression - attention seeking behaviors
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considerations for infant safe sleep
- back sleeping - firm sleep surface - room share with out bed sharing
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how long should you avoid drinking postpartum
2 weeks

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