Put the following components specific to a postpartum examination in the proper sequential order: Click and drag the options below to move them up or down
1. L-lochia
2. E-emotional
3. H-Homans'/hemorrhoids
4. B-breasts
5. E-episiotomy/lacerations
2,5,4,1,3
Rationale 1: The nurse checks the fundus and assesses the lochia.
Rationale 2: The emotional status of the patient should always be assessed, and is the last step.
Rationale 3: After checking the episiotomy, the nurse assesses for the presence of hemorrhoids.
Rationale 4: The breasts are examined first in a head-to-toe assessment.
Rationale 5: Examining the episiotomy follows assessment of the lochia.
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