University:
West Coast University
Course:
NURS 110 | Introduction to Professional Nursing
Academic year:

2020
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283

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1
Author:

5prinzg1s

PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT PARAMETERS RELAVENT LABS - List all postpartum lab results VITAL SIGNS - B/P, Temperature, Pulse, Respiratory Pulse Ox, Pain intensity score and location GENERAL ASSESSMENT - Cardiac, Respiratory, IV (site, fluid and rate), Epidural site, etc. B—BREASTS - Feeding method (If breastfeeding, state frequency, duration, LATCH score, and any issues), bra, appearance, palpation, nipples U—UTERUS - Fundus, diastasis recti (vaginal birth only), tenderness, C/S dressing/incision, binder B—BLADDER - Bladder distention, voiding adequately, or Foley output, s/sx infection B—BOWEL - Bowel sounds, passing flatus (C/S), BM L—LOCHIA - amount, color, odor, clots E—EPISIOTOMY/LACERATION - Perineum (REEDA = Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Drainage, Approximation), comfort measures, kegels H—HEMORRHOIDS - Pain, comfort measures E—EXTREMITY - Edema, pedal pulses, capillary refill, signs and symptoms of DVT (redness, pain, increased skin temperature, unilateral swelling) H—HYGIENE - Shower or peri care, linen change, room tidy E—EMOTIONS/EDUCATION - Emotional or psychological issues, attachment, fatigue, bonding, interaction with infant, Educational needs assessed: (nutrition/fluids, rest, activity, comfort measures, infant feeding and care, etc.), answer questions