POSTPARTUM DISCHARGE TEACHING PLAN - NUR 318 - Florida State University

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POSTPARTUM DISCHARGE TEACHING PLAN I. Postpartum mothers who need to recognize the signs and symptoms of complications that can occur after giving birth and know when to contact their physician to ... prevent further problems. Teaching given at bedside in patient room post-delivery. II. Teaching plan: a. The Five Infections that are common to mothers in the postpartum period: i. Mastitis: inflammation of breast tissue 1. Inflammation 2. Redness of the breast tissue 3. Breast Tenderness 4. Fever / Chills ii. Cystitis: inflammation of urinary tract 1. Frequent urge to urinate with only small amounts of urine coming out 2. Burning sensation when urinating 3. Blood in urine 4. Discomfort in pelvic region 5. Discomfort in lower back- indicates infection in kidneys 6. Fever/ chills iii. Endometritis: inflammation of endometrial lining of uterus 1. Abnormal vaginal discharge (can be accompanied by a foul odor) 2. Abnormal vaginal bleeding 3. Pain in lower abdominal region 4. Pain when passing a bowel movement 5. Fever/ chills iv. Thrombophlebitis: Deep Vein Thrombosis 1. Pain or swelling in the leg 2. Asymmetry of the legs 3. Cramping in lower extremities v. Incision Infection: Cesarian Site, Episiotomy 1. REEDA: a. Redness [Show More]

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