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Maternal/child Postpartum Nursing

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show Transition to parenting  
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2. Woman’s physiologic recovery   show
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3. Physiologic wellbeing   show
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show strategies in plan of care to assist family in adjusting to baby  
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5. Who should the nurse be concerned with other than the mother   show
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6. Transfer from recovery, what happens in the traditional setting   show
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show woman and infant remain together where both occurred  
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show regardless of obstetric status NO woman should be discharged from recovery area until completely recovered from anesthesia  
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9. Transfer from recovery area (table 21-1 – p534)   show
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10. Who are report given to and what information is given?   show
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11. Discharge pre-24 // post 48- what are some of the terms used for decreasing length of stay of mothers and newborns after low birth risk?   show
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12. Laws relating to discharge – what does the newborns’ and mothers’ Health Protection act of 1996 refer to?   show
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show the woman as recovered and is able to take care of herself and her newborn  
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14. Criteria for early discharge – what happens if the mother is discharged before her condition is stable?   show
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16. infant security   show
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18. maintenance of uterine tone;   show
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20. estimate blood loss on pad (21-2 figure)   show
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21. Prevention of infection   show
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22. Promotion of comfort   show
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23. Nonpharmacologic interventions – same as in labor   show
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24. Pharmacologic interventions   show
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show fatigue common  
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26. Promotion of ambulation   show
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27. Promotion of exercises   show
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28. Promotion of nutrition   show
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show 150 mL per void  
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30. Promotion of normal bowel function   show
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31. Promotion of breast feeding   show
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33. Rubella vaccination   show
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show Rh immunoglobulin should be given within 72 hours for Rh negative woman who delivers and Rh + Positive infant  
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35. Cultural / religious concern with Rh immunoglobulin   show
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36. Maternal assessment should include   show
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37. Plan of care and implementation   show
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39. Sexual activity/ contraception   show
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41. Routine mother and baby checkups   show
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42. Dealing with activities of daily living at home   show
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45. Home visits   show
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show may use instead of home visits  
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show help line of consultation service  
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48. Support groups   show
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49. Referral to community resources   show
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50. Postpartum care is modeled on what   show
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51. Cultural beliefs and practices affect   show
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show assessment to detect deviations from normal; comfort measure to relieve discomfort or/and pain; safety measure- prevent injury/infection  
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53. Teaching/counseling   show
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54. Common nursing interventions include   show
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show planning care that considers composition and function of entire family  
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show consumer demand; medical necessity ; discharge criteria for low risk childbirth; cost-containment measures  
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57. Effective means to prevent crisis and facilitate physiologic and Psychologic adjustments in combination include:   show
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59. Involution of uterus   show
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show Lochia  
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62. What is the basal layer   show
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64. 2nd layer – new endometrium   show
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65. Time process   show
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show uncomplicated L & D ; complete expulsion of products of conception; breast feeding ; early ambulation  
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67. Uncomplicated L&D   show
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69. Early ambulation   show
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71. Placental site   show
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show clotted blood, absorbed  
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75. Time of process   show
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76. Site heals by exfoliation   show
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79. The fundal rises to the umbilicus- midline approximately when   show
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80. What should the fundus feel like   show
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81. What is the concern with a boggy fundus, and what should be done   show
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show 1 cm./day  
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83. Lochia is classified by what   show
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show Dark red discharge and lasts approximately 2-3 days (it may have some cellular tissues)  
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85. What is Serosa and how long does it lasts-   show
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show yellowish discharge lasting 1-2 weeks if Not breastfeeding, can last up to 6 weeks when breast feeding (contractions caused by breastfeeding disrupt the wound site )  
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show stale, musty , not offensive  
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show immediately after birth it should feel spongy and formless  
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show outflow of excess product reduces the risk of infection, client should also be taught to wipe front to back; proper perineal care and regular changing of the pad  
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90. How long does it generally take the cervix to return to original form   show
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show the shape of the os is changes after the first birth- It is a permanent change and it goes from being ___________________ to being _____________________  
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show when the Lochia ceases, (the placental wound site has healed) the cervix will then close  
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93. When can a patient begin using tampons after birth?   show
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show bruised, edematous and no rugae (folds)  
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95. Does the rugae (folds) return and if no when, if not why?   show
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97. What is Kegal’s   show
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98. Perineal changes -   show
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99. What is the episiotomy   show
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103. Lacerations 4th degree   show
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show stretched , loose, flabby  
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show 2-3 months- exercise can help  
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106. What is striae – what is the difference between a light vs. dark skinned person   show
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107. Gastrointestinal system –   show
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109. Decreased peristalsis-is influenced by   show
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110. What fears may be related to incisional pain and what nursing intervention could be used   show
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show clients will have more flatulence- encourage early ambulation, stool softer increase fiber /fluids enema may be necessary  
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show bladder capacity becomes increased, bruising and edema around the urethra may cause painful urination  
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show the client has a decreased sensitivity to bladder filling  
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114. What is the average postpartal diuresis amount in 12-24 hours   show
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115. Why would you stop at 100 mL on a direct catheter?   show
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show lochia  
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show lochia Discharge  
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show because we are introducing organisms from the outside of the body to a sterile inside  
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show slight temp elevations are common due to exertion during labor and dehydration – this is treated by replenishing fluids  
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120. Blood pressure of a postpartum female   show
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show Bradycardia is common as the pulse slows down to get rid of volume  
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show this is a sign of hemorrhage and the source must be identified  
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123. Postpartum chill   show
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show yes- the body is fighting infection and microorganisms  
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125. What is normal vaginal delivery blood loss   show
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126. What is normal C-section delivery blood loss   show
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127. Who determines the estimated blood loss during delivery?   show
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128. What is normal by the end of the post-partum period   show
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show 10-12 lbs. Initially (fetus /placenta) and 5 lbs. diuresis (water) normal weight returns when  
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131. Monitor the uterine status   show
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132. Fundus   show
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133. Umbilical -0   show
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134. Status firm /boggy   show
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135. Perineal discomfort   show
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136. Use of ice pack   show
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137. Proper cleansing procedure   show
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138. Sitz bath   show
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show epi foam – witch hazel pads  
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show promoting self-care is essential for the mothers wellbeing after discharge , hand hygiene  
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141. Hemorrhoids   show
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142. After pains –   show
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143. Primipara   show
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show 2nd (+) child- pains are stronger due to weakened muscles – more relaxation and stronger contractions  
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show is given to suppress pains (generally same as used in labor)  
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146. Breastfeeding   show
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show non breast feeding mothers – no stimulation of breast, binding of breast, use of ice packs for edema , Cabbage leaf for engorgement  
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148. Rest and activity -   show
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150. Postpartum exercises   show
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151. Resumption of sexual activity   show
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152. Contraception   show
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show client needs to void within 4 hours of removal; if not client may need to be straight cathed  
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154. PCA pump   show
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157. Wound care   show
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159. Nutrition   show
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160. Nursing care for the adolescent patient   show
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show they must be treated as adults , self-care , and child care teaching is essential  
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162. Postpartum psychological changes postpartum blues-   show
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163. Postpartum psychological changes infant bonding   show
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show assess pos(+) behaviors—considers infant family member; hold infant face-to-face(en-face);view infant behavior positive; identifie unique characteristics; maintain close contact; provide physical care; respond to infant cries; smile,talk,sing to infant  
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167. Assess negative behaviors   show
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show feeling of being down; feeling of inadequacy; anxiety related to breastfeeding; emotional labiality with frequent crying; flat affect, withdrawn; feeling unable to care for infant  
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169. Interventions to assist bonding:   show
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170. Assess Paternal adaptation   show
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show process takes several weeks- * expectations- preconceived ideas; * reality- feel sad, frustrated, jealous or embraces need to be actively involved; * Mastery – actively involved in care  
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show * commitment- takes responsibility of parenting; * connected- feelings of attachment ; * room for infant- modifies life to include care of infant  
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173. Paternal adaptation nursing interventions   show
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174. Sibling adaptation – assess for   show
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175. Assess for adverse responses   show
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show provide tour of maternity unit;  
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show sibling one of first to see infant; gift from infant; one parent care for infant, other parent with sibling; allow siblings to help with care; preschooler doll to care for  
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178. impaired parenting   show
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179. Nursing interventions for impaired parenting   show
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180. Recognize postpartum physical adaptations   show
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181. Describe nursing assessment during the postpartum period   show
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182. Develop a plan of care for the postpartum client   show
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186. Develop a plan of care for a client with postpartum disorder   show
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187. Recognize postpartum infections   show
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188. Describe nursing assessment for postpartum infections   show
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190. Describe nursing assessment for postpartum depression   show
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192. Develop a plan of care for the client with postpartum depression   show
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193. Post-partum complications   show
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194. Deep vein thrombosis risk factors   show
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195. DVT Assessment   show
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show both are indicators of pulmonary embolism  
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197. DVT Dx Procedures   show
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show early/ freq ambulation; avoid prolonged standing, sitting, immobility; elevate legs when sitting; do not cross legs; fluid intake 2-3 L /day; No smoking; anti-embolic hose (SCDs)  
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199. DVT_ Nursing interventions   show
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200. DVT Medications_   show
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201. Heparin   show
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202. Warfarin   show
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203. DVT client education   show
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204. Postpartum hemorrhage risk factors   show
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205. Postpartum hemorrhage nursing interventions   show
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207. Maintain IV fluids   show
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209. Elevate legs to increase venous return   show
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210. Postpartum medications *   show
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214. Carboprost tromethamine (Hemabate)   show
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show monitor for adverse reactions; assess uterine tone, vaginal bleeding  
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show Retained placental fragments ; Over distention of uterine muscle ; Prolonged labor ; Oxytocin augmentation , induction ;Precipitate labor ;Mag sulfate administration ;Anesthesia, analgesia administration ;Trauma during labor, birth  
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show ensure bladder is empty; monitor; express clots; monitor VS; Maintain IV fluids; Provide Oxygen; Administer medications  
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218. Sub involution of the uterus risk factors   show
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219. Nursing interventions;   show
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220. Administer medications   show
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221. Inversion of uterus risk factors   show
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222. Inversion of uterus   show
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224. Partial   show
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225. Replace uterus   show
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226. Nursing interventions   show
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show observe close; assess hemodynamics; avoid aggressive fundal massage; administer oxytocic’s, antibiotics, (prophylactic tx) Client education ( c-birth with subsequent pregnancies)  
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228. Retained placenta risk factors   show
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229. Retained placenta nursing interventions   show
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show operative vaginal birth- forceps, suction, CPD (big Head); macrocosmic infant, abnormal presentation; prolonged pressure on vaginal mucosa, scarring of vagina- infections, injury, surgery, Nullipara, light skinned, reddish hair  
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231. Lacerations and or hematomas assess   show
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show attempt to identify the source, use Ice packs (edema) sitz bath, pain meds (as prescribed) May require surgical intervention  
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show Endometrtis- most common, uterine tenderness, Lochia-profuse, odor, bloody; fever; tachycardia  
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show Lacerations and episiotomies , assess REEDA, fever , pain  
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show risk- emergency C-section, assess REEDA; Rx- identify microorganism; antibiotics; wound tx , treat of sx  
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show milk stasis-(blocked ducts) ; cracked nipples; poor breast feeding techniques; decrease in breastfeeding – supplementation; poor hygiene (inadequate hand washing)  
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237. Nursing interventions for mastitis   show
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238. UTI risk factors   show
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239. UTI nursing interventions   show
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show hormonal changes; physical discomfort/pain; socioeconomic factors; decreased support system; anxiety new role as mother; unplanned/unwanted pregnancy; Hx prev depressive episodes; low self-esteem; Hx domestic violence  
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241. Postpartum blues assessment   show
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242. Postpartum depression assessment   show
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243. Postpartum depression signs and symptoms   show
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show interactions mother-infant; client’s mood /affect; encourage communication of feelings; compliance w/med therapy; sched f/u visit at home; sleep when infant sleeps; take time out for self  
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show nursing care, Foley, PCA pump, epidural PCA , early ambulation, wound care, assistance w/ infant, nutrition  
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246. Adolescent mother   show
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show c-delivery; prolonged ROM; Prolonged labor; Bladder cath; hemorrhage; mastitis; URI ; UTI; thrombophlebitis; hematoma, abscess formation, endometritis; perineal cellulitis ***Maintain fowlers position***  
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