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Postpartum Nursing Care:
Assessment, Complications, and
Interventions| Actual q&A 2026
What nursing action is critical for excessive bleeding? - correct-answer -
Immediate assessment and intervention for postpartum hemorrhage.
What is the role of analgesics like ibuprofen in postpartum care? - correct-answer
- To manage pain due to its prostaglandin-inhibiting properties.
What is a good void volume postpartum? - correct-answer - At least 300 cc.
Who is at risk for pulmonary edema? - correct-answer - Individuals with certain
health conditions, especially during the postpartum period.
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What are expected respiratory findings in the postpartum period? - correct-
answer - Respirations within normal limits, typically 12 to 20 breaths per minute,
with clear breath sounds.
What are red flags indicating potential pulmonary edema? - correct-answer -
Crackles and tachycardia.
What vaccinations are recommended postpartum? - correct-answer - Rubella,
Tdap, Influenza, and Rhogam.
What is postpartal diuresis? - correct-answer - Increased urination, which may
exceed 3L/day for the first 2-3 days postpartum.
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What can cause urinary retention postpartum? - correct-answer - Loss of
elasticity and tone, trauma, and effects of medication/anesthesia such as
epidurals.
What hormonal changes occur postpartum? - correct-answer - Abrupt changes in
hormones; menses can begin 7-9 weeks post-birth.
What is the mean return of ovulation in lactating women? - correct-answer -
Approximately 17 weeks postpartum.
What nursing actions should be taken regarding diaphoresis? - correct-answer -
Assess for diaphoresis, instruct on its causes, and monitor for signs of fever.
What is diastasis recti? - correct-answer - Separation of the rectus abdominal
muscles, which should be assessed postpartum.
Postpartum Nursing Care:
Assessment, Complications, and
Interventions| Actual q&A 2026
What nursing action is critical for excessive bleeding? - correct-answer -
Immediate assessment and intervention for postpartum hemorrhage.
What is the role of analgesics like ibuprofen in postpartum care? - correct-answer
- To manage pain due to its prostaglandin-inhibiting properties.
What is a good void volume postpartum? - correct-answer - At least 300 cc.
Who is at risk for pulmonary edema? - correct-answer - Individuals with certain
health conditions, especially during the postpartum period.
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What are expected respiratory findings in the postpartum period? - correct-
answer - Respirations within normal limits, typically 12 to 20 breaths per minute,
with clear breath sounds.
What are red flags indicating potential pulmonary edema? - correct-answer -
Crackles and tachycardia.
What vaccinations are recommended postpartum? - correct-answer - Rubella,
Tdap, Influenza, and Rhogam.
What is postpartal diuresis? - correct-answer - Increased urination, which may
exceed 3L/day for the first 2-3 days postpartum.
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What can cause urinary retention postpartum? - correct-answer - Loss of
elasticity and tone, trauma, and effects of medication/anesthesia such as
epidurals.
What hormonal changes occur postpartum? - correct-answer - Abrupt changes in
hormones; menses can begin 7-9 weeks post-birth.
What is the mean return of ovulation in lactating women? - correct-answer -
Approximately 17 weeks postpartum.
What nursing actions should be taken regarding diaphoresis? - correct-answer -
Assess for diaphoresis, instruct on its causes, and monitor for signs of fever.
What is diastasis recti? - correct-answer - Separation of the rectus abdominal
muscles, which should be assessed postpartum.
