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The nurse assesses a client on the second postpartum day and finds a dark red discharge on the peripad. The stain appears to be about 5 inches long.
Which of the following correctly describes the character and amount of lochia?
A. Lochia alba, light
B. Lochia serosa, heavy
C. Lochia granulosa, heavy
D. Lochia rubra, moderate
Correct Answer: D
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
(A) Lochia alba occurs approximately 10 days after birth and is yellow to white. A discharge is classified as light when less than a 4-inch stain exists. (B) Lochia serosa is pink to brown and occurs 34 days after delivery. A stain is classified as heavy when a peripad is saturated in 1 hour. (C) Lochia granulosa is not a proper classification. (D) Lochia rubra is red, consisting mainly of blood, debris, and bacteria, and lasts from the time of delivery to 34 days afterward. A stain is classified as moderate when less than a 6-inch stain exists.
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