Postpartum Lochia - Tamucc OB nursing PDF

Title	Postpartum Lochia - Tamucc OB nursing
Course	Nurse as a Provider of Care to Parents and Newborns
Institution	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
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Lochia  Lochia •

Scant to moderate amount, earthy odor; no clots

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Normal progression:

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First 1-3 days: rubra (red)

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Days 3-10: serosa (pink)

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Days 10 to 3 weeks: alba (creamy white)

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Danger sign is the reappearance of bright red blood after lochia rubra has stopped

 Lower Extremities •

Homan’s No pain with palpation; negative Homans’ sign

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Edema •

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Slight amount of dependent edema

DTR’s •

2+ without clonus

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Guide to determine the amount of flow: Scant = less than 2.5 cm (...