NUR 254 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
Postpartum period - ANS a period of adjustment for parents and their newborn during the six
weeks after birth
Early Maternal Assessment - ANS Vital Signs
Fundal, Lochia, Perineum Assessment
Rubra - ANS Bright Red
1-3 days
Serosa - ANS Pinkish-brown
4-10 days
Alba - ANS Whitish-yellow
10-14 days, can last 3-6 weeks
Temperature above 100.4 - ANS Probable infection
Blood Pressure postpartum - ANS Monitor for preeclampsia
Assess for hypotension
BP drops possible hemorrhaging
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, Lochia that is continued flowing - ANS Indicates endometritis
Uterus - ANS Involution
Within 24 hours at umbilicus
2 weeks postpartum should not be felt
BUBBLE-HE - ANS Breasts
Uterus
Bladder
Bowels
Lochia
Episiotomy
Hemorrhoids
Emotional Status
Uterus is boggy - ANS Massage fundus
Use restroom
COLA - ANS Color
Odor
Last Void/BM
Amount
Heavy Bleeding - ANS Saturated in 15 minutes or less & pooling of blood requires immediate
intervention & notifying MD
REEDA - ANS redness, edema, ecchymosis, drainage, approximation
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ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
Postpartum period - ANS a period of adjustment for parents and their newborn during the six
weeks after birth
Early Maternal Assessment - ANS Vital Signs
Fundal, Lochia, Perineum Assessment
Rubra - ANS Bright Red
1-3 days
Serosa - ANS Pinkish-brown
4-10 days
Alba - ANS Whitish-yellow
10-14 days, can last 3-6 weeks
Temperature above 100.4 - ANS Probable infection
Blood Pressure postpartum - ANS Monitor for preeclampsia
Assess for hypotension
BP drops possible hemorrhaging
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, Lochia that is continued flowing - ANS Indicates endometritis
Uterus - ANS Involution
Within 24 hours at umbilicus
2 weeks postpartum should not be felt
BUBBLE-HE - ANS Breasts
Uterus
Bladder
Bowels
Lochia
Episiotomy
Hemorrhoids
Emotional Status
Uterus is boggy - ANS Massage fundus
Use restroom
COLA - ANS Color
Odor
Last Void/BM
Amount
Heavy Bleeding - ANS Saturated in 15 minutes or less & pooling of blood requires immediate
intervention & notifying MD
REEDA - ANS redness, edema, ecchymosis, drainage, approximation
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