A Woman Will Be Discharged 48 Hours After a Vaginal

question 7

Multiple Choice

A woman will be discharged 48 hours after a vaginal delivery. When planning discharge teaching, the information the nurse would include about lochia is:

• A) Lochia should disappear 2 to 4 weeks postpartum.
• B) It is normal for the lochia to have a slightly foul odor.
• C) A change in lochia from pink to bright red should be reported.
• D) A decrease in flow will be noticed with ambulation and activity.

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Definitions:

Phonological Loop

A component of the working memory model that is responsible for handling auditory information and the temporary storage of spoken words.

Short-Term Memory

The part of the memory system that is responsible for temporarily holding small amounts of information in consciousness.

Duration

the length of time that something lasts or continues.

Rehearsal

A cognitive process in which information is repeated over and over as a possible way of learning and remembering it.