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ATI Maternal Newborn Proctored Exam Latest Update Questions
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Which physiological change takes place during the puerperium?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: During the puerperium, the correct physiological change is that the uterus returns to a pre-pregnant size and location (
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C). This is because after childbirth, the uterus undergoes involution, gradually decreasing in size back to its pre-pregnant state. This process involves the shedding of excess tissue and contraction of uterine muscles. The endometrium (
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A) does not undergo alterations for menstruation until after the puerperium, as menstruation typically resumes around 6-8 weeks postpartum. The placenta (
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B) should have been expelled completely during the third stage of labor, so it does not separate during the puerperium. The uterus does contract, but it is not at regular intervals with cervical dilation (
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D) during the puerperium.
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