The nurse evaluating the amount of lochia on a newly delivered patient knows that a moderate amount of flow constitutes a 4- to 6-inch stain on the peripad. Is this statement true or false?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
T
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.
You might also like to view...
In which of the following situations would a nurse caring for a hospitalized client hold the dose of propranolol (Inderal)? Select all that apply
A) Pulse less than 60 bpm B) Blood glucose less than 100 mg/dL C) Irregular pulse D) Systolic pressure less than 90 mm Hg E) Diastolic pressure greater than 90 mm Hg
The nurse working on a medical unit always performs hand hygiene between contact with each client. In addition to being understood as an infection control measure, this practice can be understood as:
A) a custom. B) an obsession. C) a coping strategy. D) a ritual.
The nursing assistant is responsible for collecting the following information on admission:
A) vital signs, height, and weight. B) medications and reason for admission. C) weight, blood pressure, and chief complaint. D) physician's name, allergies, and TPR.
Which assessment finding for a toddler-age child indicates an increased risk for an unhealthy self-concept?
1. A parent who praises the child for his or her accomplishments 2. A parent who is attempting potty training but who understands that accidents will happen 3. A parent who is observed spanking a child for taking a toy from another child in the waiting room 4. A parent who reads a book to the toddler-age child each night before bed to encourage cooperation