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Postpartum Assessment BUBBLEDEE
Fall 2012
9
Nursing
Professional
09/20/2012

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Term
BUBBLEDEE
Breasts
Definition
  • Nipples
  • Engorgement
  • Breast feeding 
Term

BUBBLEDEE

Uterus

Definition
  • Involution
    • +/- 1 or 2cm at or below the umbilicus
  • Displacement 
Term

BUBBLEDEE

Bladder

Definition
  • Urination/retention
  • Bladder distention 
Term

BUBBLEDEE

Bowel

Definition
  • Return of bowel sounds
  • Increase fiber
  • Check/care for hemorrhoids (tucks) 
Term

BUBBLEDEE

Lochia

Definition
  • Color
  • Amount
  • Clots
  • Odor
  • Watch for postpartum hemorrhage 
  • Watch for change from rubra, serosa, to alba- if it ever goes back to rubra, it may indicate PPH.
Term

BUBBLEDEE

Episiotomy/Incision

Definition
  • Location
  • Type
  • REEDA
    • redness
    • edema
    • ecchymosis
    • drainage
    • approximation 
Term

BUBBLEDEE

DVT

Definition
  • Redness
  • Swelling
  • Pain
  • Warmth to touch
  • Increased circumference 
Term

BUBBLEDEE

Emotions

Definition
  • Postpartum blues
  • Depression
  • Psychosis
  • Bonding
  • Adaption to motherhood 
Term

BUBBLEDEE

Education

Definition
  • Self-care
  • Breast feeding
  • Newborn care
  • Follow-up appointments
  • S/S to report
  • Nutrition 
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