Postbirth uterine/vaginal discharge, called lochia:
a. Is similar to a light menstrual period for the first 6 to 12 hours.
b. Is usually greater after cesarean births.
c. Will usually decrease with ambulation and breastfeeding.
d. Should smell like normal menstrual flow unless an infection is present.
ANS: D
An offensive odor usually indicates an infection. Lochia flow should approximate a heavy menstrual period for the first 2 hours and then steadily decrease. Less lochia usually is seen after cesarean births and usually increases with ambulation and breastfeeding.
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