NUR 221 Final Review

Obstetrics:

• Physiological changes of pregnancy of each body system including fundal height and vs

• Postpartum changes (progressive,- return of menstruation and lactation retrogressive,- involution of the uterus, 6 weeks involution,- return of the uterus to it's pre-pregnant stage, contraction, lochia- rubra-1-3 days, mod-heavy, red w/ clots, serosa-4-10 days, mod-scant, pink, alba-11-21 days, scant, whitish/tan)

• Postpartum checks ( B-breasts U-uterus/fundus B-bleeding B-blues/bowels L-lochia E-episiotomy H-headache E-emotions R, REEDA)

• Types of episiotomies (advantages, disadvantages)

• Hormone levels

• Breastfeeding (hormones, care, nutrition during)

• Taking in,- first 24 hours, dependent, needy, discuss delivery cont. taking hold,- days 2-6,...