POEP Module 11: Postpartum Assessment and Nursing Care 2023/2024 already passed

POEP Module 11: Postpartum Assessment and Nursing CareLakisha is a 24-year-old primipara who delivered a 6 lb 2 oz (2,778 gram) male infant 24 hours ago. During your postpartum assessment, Lakisha asks when her uterus will no longer be so prominent in her abdomen. You discuss that the top of her uterus should no longer be felt after about - correct answer 2 weeks After birth, blood loss is typically evaluated by the primary care physician or midwife who delivered the baby. Normal blood loss for a vaginal birth is less than or equal to - correct answer 500 mL The California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) and AWHONN recommend quantifying blood loss for - correct answer every birth Lei presents to her primary care physician complaining of fatigue 10 days after having a spontaneous vaginal birth of twins. Her physician has ordered some lab work. Her white blood count value of 22,000/mm3 may be indicative of - correct answer a normal postpartum physiologic process Mrs. Kirkland has arrived for her routine postpartum visit 6 weeks after the birth of her first infant. During her examination, Mrs. Kirkland describes that intercourse is uncomfortable. Her pelvic exam is unremarkable. You discuss that intercourse may be painful due to vaginal dryness which is caused by - correct answer Reduced estrogen levels You are responsible for teaching a class to a group of mothers. One new mother has asked how soon she should begin to use birth control after birth. It is important to discuss that in non-lactating women, ovulation may occur as early as: - correct answer 6-7 weeks Menstruation is resumed in non-lactating women within - correct answer 8 weeks after birth After birth, cardiac output usually remains elevated for 48 hours and then decreases rapidly during the first two weeks. Cardiac output returns to pre-pregnant values within - correct answer 3 weeks