NUR 254 EXAM 2 STUDY NOTES: NEWBORN CARE &
POSTPARTUM INTERVENTIONS| LATEST UPDATED SOLUTION
● > 1 saturated pad per hr or large clots is concerning!!**
● Fundus- Firm, at the umbilical area
● Endometritus
● 100.4 F normal for 1st 24 hrs
● WBC’s
● Increase in HR - Message the Fundus
● Increase in BP - Preeclampsia
● Urine output 30cc per hr
● More babies = more risk for hemorrhage
● Diaphoresis - to regulate Blood volume
- FEED BABY -
● Breastfeeding = every 2-3 hrs
● Pump every 2-3 hours
● Wide open - hin part of the areola, round cheeks = when baby latches on
breast
● Don’t give a pacifier till breast feeding is established!!
● Formula - feed every 3-4 hrs
● Mastitis: redness, fever - tx with antibiotics, pain meds, continue breastfeeding
● **Know the difference between Mastitis & endometriosis**
https://www.stuvia.com/user/lucidwise
, ● Sore nipples = tx & make sure baby is latched on properly
● Taking in & Taking hold
https://www.stuvia.com/user/lucidwise
POSTPARTUM INTERVENTIONS| LATEST UPDATED SOLUTION
● > 1 saturated pad per hr or large clots is concerning!!**
● Fundus- Firm, at the umbilical area
● Endometritus
● 100.4 F normal for 1st 24 hrs
● WBC’s
● Increase in HR - Message the Fundus
● Increase in BP - Preeclampsia
● Urine output 30cc per hr
● More babies = more risk for hemorrhage
● Diaphoresis - to regulate Blood volume
- FEED BABY -
● Breastfeeding = every 2-3 hrs
● Pump every 2-3 hours
● Wide open - hin part of the areola, round cheeks = when baby latches on
breast
● Don’t give a pacifier till breast feeding is established!!
● Formula - feed every 3-4 hrs
● Mastitis: redness, fever - tx with antibiotics, pain meds, continue breastfeeding
● **Know the difference between Mastitis & endometriosis**
https://www.stuvia.com/user/lucidwise
, ● Sore nipples = tx & make sure baby is latched on properly
● Taking in & Taking hold
https://www.stuvia.com/user/lucidwise
