Postpartum Nursing Care Questions and Answers Already Graded A

Postpartum Nursing Care Questions and Answers Already Graded A When does the recovery period begin? with the delivery of the placenta and includes at least the first 2 hours after birth What is the main goal during the immediate postpartum period to prevent postpartum hemorrhage What is the postpartum period? the time between delivery and the return of the reproductive system to its pre-pregnancy state How long does the postpartum period last? about 6 weeks What are the 3 greatest risks during the postpartum period hemorrhage, shock and infection A firm and contracted uterus helps prevent what from happening postpartum? excessive bleeding and hemorrhage After delivery of the placenta hormones decrease resulting in what physiological changes? decreased good glucose, estrogen and progesterone levels What is decreased estrogen associated w/ postpartum? SATA A. breast engorgement B. diaphoresis C. diuresis D. increased vaginal lubrication E. oliguria A B C Decreased progesterone results in ______? increased muscle tone Why do lactating and non lactating patients differ in the timing of when they have their first ovulation postpartum? lactating pt's produced prolactin supressing ovulation where as non lactating pt's do not therefore they begin ovulation as early as 7 weeks after birth What is included in a postpartum assessment immediately following birth? v/s uterine firmness, and position vaginal bleeding How often should BP and PR be taken postpartum? q 15 min for first 2 hours How often should Temp be taken postpartum? q4hr for first 8 hr and then q 8hr What is included in the postpartum physical assessment. (remember the acronym Bubble VT) B: breasts U: uterus B: bowel B: bladder L: lochia E: episiotomy V: vitals T: