Postpartum and Postpartum Complications

The rationale for the use of a sitz bath for an episiotomy

Nursing intervention to restore good uterine tone;
Priority nursing intervention for postpartum hemorrhage;
Priority nursing intervention for a client with a boggy uterus

A full bladder may cause this to occur

Type of lochia that is thin and pink

This needs to be given within 72 hours after birth to prevent Rh isoimmunization

defined as the loss of 500 mL or more blood after vaginal birth

Marked hypotonia of the uterus

These may be predisposing factors for DIC

This is almost always unilateral and develops well after the flow of milk has been established;
breast infection

These are the causes of uterine atony

Delayed return of the uterus to normal size and function

Nursing assessment of a client who complains of intense perineal pain