NURSING 211 (NURS211)

Postpartum  Lochia assessment: This is the name of the vaginal discharge. This is present for vaginal and surgical births.  Rubra  Red, PP day 1-3, composed of blood, fragments of decidua, and mucus (if it is past 3 days then call provider)  Serosa  Pink, PP day 3-10, Composed of blood, mucus, and invading leukocytes  Alba  White, day PP 10-14 (may last 6 weeks), composed largely of mucus, and leukocytes  Expected amounts…how much is too much?  If the d...