The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a woman who delivered her first child 2 days ago. The nurse understands that additional information is needed if the client makes which statement?
1. "I should expect a lighter flow next week."
2. "The flow will increase if I am too active."
3. "My bleeding will remain red for about a month."
4. "I will be able to use a pantiliner in a day or two."
3
Explanation: 3. Lochia rubra is dark red in color. It is present for the first 2 to 3 days postpartum. Lochia serosa is a pinkish color and it follows from about the 3rd to the 10th day.
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a. 58.4 b. 52.8 c. 43.9 d. 31.6
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1. skin that is cool and dry, with cyanotic nail beds. 2. skin that is cool and moist with cyanotic nail beds. 3. reddened nail beds and moist, warm skin. 4. redness of nail beds with warm, dry skin.
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