Maternal Child Health Nur2513 Study Guide Exam 1 2023 Graded A

MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH NUR2513 STUDY GUIDE EXAM 1 2023 GRADED A 1. bonding processing starts at birth o skin to skin contact o engaging with child, smiling at child 2. definition of lochia and what it should look like? o rubra- red o serosanguinous- pink o alba- white after 1st couple days after the baby is born mom is going to have a normal looking period (rubra) • palpating fundus o support lower segment, if you dont you can invert it 3. encourage parents to room in - helps with the bonding process and prevents security issue 4. when we’re at a 6-week postpartum appointment - what are the baby blues? o hormones are dropping back to normal - risk for PPD o need to be familiar with sx of PPD - feel tired, trouble staying/falling asleep, forgetful, not connected to baby, trouble staying/falling asleep -at week 6 5. discharge instructions to give families after having baby o when she needs to call HCP - bleeding remains heavy o s/s of infection o teach her to take care of herself - adequate time off from work until cleared @ 6 weeks o avoid anything in the vagina - no sex until cleared at 6 weeks 6. a nurse is concerned that a new mother….. o as postpartum nurse and we notice they are not going through normal bonding o we recommend follow up home visit from a nurse 9. 4th degree laceration and episiotomy care • use icepack 1st 24 hours o sitz bath o peri bottle o witch hazel o avoid anything in the vagina or rectum - no enemas, no suppositories o use stool softeners and high fiber diet. are postpartum women prone to urinary retention (n