Which of these descriptions of lochia is expected of a mother who had a cesarean delivery?
a. contains more clots than that of a mother who has had a vaginal birth
b. has rubra for a longer period of time than that of a mother who has had a vaginal birth
c. is greater in amount than that of a mother who has had a vaginal birth
d. is smaller in amount than that of a mother who has had a vaginal birth
D
Lochia, the uterine or vaginal discharge after delivery, is initially bright red, then changes to pink or pinkish brown, and finally becomes a yellowish-white color. It has a musty odor but should not have a foul odor. Cesarean delivery will decrease the amount of lochia the client experiences.
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