Concept Review
Exam 2
NUR2513-Spring 2021
,Postpartum
Lochia
Fundal Assessment
Preeclampsia
Postpartum depression
Activity Modification
, Aka…the “4th Trimester” or the puerperium
Postpartum care begins immediately after childbirth
and continues through 6 weeks post delivery
Mom can usually return to work by 6 weeks
postpartum
Postpartum During this time, the nurse assists the new mother
Period learning how to care for herself and her baby.
Assess for signs of reproductive tract
infections- most common site! (endometritis)
Main nursing actions:
EDUCATION (!!!)
Assessment
, Lochia Color Postparta Compos
l Day ion
Rubra Red 1-3 Blood,
fragments
decidua, a
mucus
Serosa Pink 3-10 Blood,
Lochia mucus, an
invading
leukocyte
Alba white 10-14 Largely
mucus;
(may last
leukocyte
6 wks) count high
Exam 2
NUR2513-Spring 2021
,Postpartum
Lochia
Fundal Assessment
Preeclampsia
Postpartum depression
Activity Modification
, Aka…the “4th Trimester” or the puerperium
Postpartum care begins immediately after childbirth
and continues through 6 weeks post delivery
Mom can usually return to work by 6 weeks
postpartum
Postpartum During this time, the nurse assists the new mother
Period learning how to care for herself and her baby.
Assess for signs of reproductive tract
infections- most common site! (endometritis)
Main nursing actions:
EDUCATION (!!!)
Assessment
, Lochia Color Postparta Compos
l Day ion
Rubra Red 1-3 Blood,
fragments
decidua, a
mucus
Serosa Pink 3-10 Blood,
Lochia mucus, an
invading
leukocyte
Alba white 10-14 Largely
mucus;
(may last
leukocyte
6 wks) count high