67Which lochia pattern should the nurse report immediately to the RN or primary practition
A) Moderate lochia serosa on day 4 postpartum, increasing in volume and changing to rubra on day 5
B) Moderate flow of lochia rubra on day 3 postpartum, changing to serosa on day 5
C) Lochia progresses from rubra to serosa to alba within 10 days
D) Moderate lochia rubra on day 3, mixed serosa and rubra on day 4, light serosa on day 5
Ans: A
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