The nurse evaluating the amount of lochia on a newly delivered client knows that a mod-erate amount of flow constitutes a 4- to 6-inch stain on the peripad
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Since estimating the amount of lochia is difficult, nurses frequently record flow by estimating the amount of lochia in 1 hour using the following labels:
Scant—less than a 1-inch stain on the peripad
Light—a 1- to 4-inch stain
Moderate—a 4- to 6-inch stain
Heavy—saturated peripad
Excessive—saturated peripad in 15 minutes
Determining the time interval that the peripad is in place is also important. Lochia is less for women who have had a cesarean birth since some of the endometrial lining is removed during surgery.
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a. intravenous pyelogram. b. cystourethrogram. c. urodynamic. d. retrograde pyelogram.
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Based on analysis of the data, how should the nurse direct client teaching? 1. The client should maintain the current dietary regimen but increase activity levels. 2. Results are inconclusive unless the triglyceride level is also screened, so teaching is not indicated at this time. 3. The client is at high risk for cardiovascular disease, and measures to modify all identified risk factors should be taught. 4. The client is at low risk for cardiovascular disease, so the client should be encouraged to continue to follow the current regimen.