MATERNAL NEWBORN NURSING

Diuresis in the first 2-5 days following childbirth helps decrease the ECF and results in - answer a weight loss of 3kg What is the most common neurological symptom encountered by postpartum women - answer headaches What is the initial weight loss as the result of the birth of infant, placenta, and amniotic fluid - answer 10-12 lbs What is the postpartum chill? - answer when the mother experiences intense tremors that resemble shivering from a chill immediately after birth How can a nurse care for someone with postpartum chill? - answer covering her with a warmed blanket and reassuring her that the shivering is common What are afterpains caused by? - answer intermittent uterine contractions How may afterpains be treated pharmacologically? - answer IV pitocin or PO Methergine What are some non-pharmacological treatment options for afterpains? - answer Warm water bottle against the abdomen What is the taking-in period - answer Woman tends to be passive and somewhat dependent