Exam 2: PRN 1831/ PRN1831 (NEW 2023/ 2024 Update) Principles of Maternal Child Health Nursing | Review with Questions and Verified Answers|100% Correct| A
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QUESTION
How does the bladder impact involution and bleeding
Answer:
A distended bladder pushes the uterus upward and usually to one side of the abdomen. The fundus may be boggy or firm. If not emptied, a distended bladder can result in uterine atony and hemorrhage because it interferes with the normal contraction of the uterus.
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Postpartum blues, depression Baby blues
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resultant from hormonal shift after delivery First few postpartal days peak on the 5th day subside over the next several days.
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Postpartum depression
Answer:
symptoms are persisting beyond 2 weeks postpartum Get adequate rest Take help from support person Know expected changes (baby blues), & when to report symptoms to provider
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Symptoms of endometritis
Answer:
Temperature elevation o Tachycardia o Uterine tenderness, subinvolution o Malaise o Heavy, foul-smelling lochia
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Symptoms of magnesium toxicity
Answer:
Assess every hour respiratory status/respirations, deep tendon reflexes, and LOC o
Antidote: Calcium gluconate
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Symptoms of mastitis
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Firm, red, swollen, tender breast w/ fever, myalgias, chills, malaise
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cause of mastitis
Answer:
common cause is the hemolytic staphylococcus aureus, introduced from the infant's mouth through a fissure in the nipple
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Rubin's phases "taking in"
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Dependent First 24-48 hr Focus on meeting personal needs Rely on others for assistance Excited, talkative Need to review birth experience with others
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Rubin's phases "taking hold"
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Begins on day 2 or 3 Lasts 10 days to several weeks Focus on baby care and improving caregiving competency Want to take charge but need acceptance from others Want to learn and practice, Dealing with physical and emotional discomforts, can experience "baby blues"
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Rubin's phases "letting go"
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Focus on family as a unit Resumption of role (intimate partner, individual)
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BUBBLEHE assessment
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Breasts, Uterus, Bladder, Bowels, Lochia, Episiotomy, Homan's Sign, Emotional Status
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perineal assessment
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