Ati lpn ob maternal newborn
Ati lpn ob maternal newborn ( 28 Questions)
A nurse is assisting a client out of bed for the first time since delivery.The client becomes frightened when she passes a large amount of lochia.Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are not typically associated with increased lochia. UTIs usually present with symptoms such as burning during urination, frequent urination, and lower abdominal pain.
Lochia can pool in the vagina while lying in bed, leading to a larger amount being expelled upon standing. This is a normal occurrence and not a cause for concern.
Retained fragments of the placenta can cause heavy bleeding and infection, but the sudden expulsion of a large amount of lochia upon standing is more likely due to pooling rather than retained placenta.
The amount of lochia typically decreases over time during the postpartum period. An increase in lochia is not expected and should be evaluated for other causes.
Choice A rationale
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are not typically associated with increased lochia. UTIs usually present with symptoms such as burning during urination, frequent urination, and lower abdominal pain.
Choice B rationale
Lochia can pool in the vagina while lying in bed, leading to a larger amount being expelled upon standing. This is a normal occurrence and not a cause for concern.
Choice C rationale
Retained fragments of the placenta can cause heavy bleeding and infection, but the sudden expulsion of a large amount of lochia upon standing is more likely due to pooling rather than retained placenta.
Choice D rationale
The amount of lochia typically decreases over time during the postpartum period. An increase in lochia is not expected and should be evaluated for other causes.