Why does CO increase during the first 48 hours after birth?
The uterus contracts putting more blood back into circulation and the placenta is no longer using blood supply
True or False: it is common for mom to have a high heart rate the first week after birth.
False - HR is usually slower
WBCs can be increased after labor up to what value?
25,000/mm^3
Why are moms at risk of DVTs postpartum?
Their blood hypercoagulates to deal with the injury and prevent PP hemorrhage
True or False: temperatures up to 100.4 degrees indicate something is wrong
False, but always check for signs of infection (localized pain, swelling, redness, chills, sweating, muscle aches, or, in severe cases, confusion)
What 5 s/sx are we assessing a C section incision for?
- redness
- edema
- ecchymosis
- discharge
- approximation
When do you listen for bowel sounds, before or after checking the fundus?
Before to not manipulate the bowels before listening
What does BUBBLE HEE stand for?
Breasts
Uterus (fundus and incision)
Bladder
Bowels
Lochia
Episiotomy
Hemorrhoids
Extremeties
Emotional status/bonding
What four assessments do nurses do at the extremities of the pp mom?
- Homan’s sign
- DTR
- edema
- clonus
What gland does breastfeding stimulate in the mom and what two hormones does it produce?
- pituitary gland
- prolactin and oxytocin
