A 24-year-old primipara gave birth 4 hours ago. She had a vaginal delivery with a midline episiotomy. She received an epidural anesthetic. 1. Identify the immediate postpartum assessment within the first hour.
2. Her pad is soaked with blood within 30 minutes. Is this normal?
3. Fundus is to the right. What does this indicate?
4. What instruction needs to be given before palpating her bladder?
5. How do you document fundal height?
6. Describe the 3 stages of lochia and the time period for each.
7. Discuss the 9 areas of postpartum physical assessment (Bubble He).