Postpartum bleeding.
The nurse caring for the postpartum woman must be able to distinguish normal from abnormal blood loss. Characteristics that identify normal lochia are reviewed, as are important nursing assessment parameters. Guidelines for managing impending shock are provided. Problems with blood volume estimations are explored. Information on resumption of menses and patient teaching approaches related to late postpartum hemorrhage are included.
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D001458:Bandages; D001835:Body Weight; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D006473:Postpartum Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy