ATI Custom Maternity Exam

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A client out of bed for the first time since delivery, passing a large amount of lochia

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A nurse is assisting a client out of bed for the first time since delivery. The client becomes frightened when she passes a large amount of lochia. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A. Lochia can pool in the vagina while you lie in bed B. You might have retained fragments of your placenta C. Urinary tract infections are associated with increased lochia D. The amount of lochia increases during the postpartum period

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Lochia pooling in the vagina while lying down explains the large amount passed upon standing, reassuring the client of a normal process.

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