A woman gave birth to a healthy infant boy 5 days ago. What type of lochia would the nurse expect to find when assessing this woman?
1. Lochia rubra
2. Lochia sangra
3. Lochia alba
4. Lochia serosa
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1. Incorrect. Lochia rubra consists of blood and decidual and trophoblastic debris. The flow generally lasts 3 to 4 days and pales, becoming pink or brown.
2. Incorrect. There is no such term.
3. Incorrect. Lochia alba occurs in most women after day 10 and can continue up to 6 weeks after childbirth.
4. Correct. Lochia serosa, consisting of blood, serum, leukocytes, and tissue debris, gener-ally occurs around day 3 or 4 after childbirth.
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