Maternity Nursing Q 115

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Normal lochial findings in the first 24 hours post-delivery include:

  

     A. Bright red blood

     B. Large clots or tissue fragments

     C. A foul odor

     D. The complete absence of lochia

    

    

Correct Answer: A. Bright red blood

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Lochia should never contain large clots, tissue fragments, or membranes. A foul odor may signal infection, as may absence of lochia.

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Option B: The blood clots in the lochia should get smaller and happen less often as the bleeding gets less over the first few days.

Option C: Lochia with offensive odor may indicate infection.

Option D: Complete absence of lochia might be a sign of infection.

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