Postpartum Crossword Puzzle - A

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Across
  1. 6. encourage patient to empty bladder frequently to prevent uterine _______.
  2. 8. uterus rapidly decreasing in size with decreasing fundal height
  3. 9. non-breastfeeding women may apply ice packs and take analgesics to relieve symptoms
  4. 12. nonpharmacological pain measure to sooth perineum and reduce swelling
  5. 13. consists of three stages with the last stage encompassing day 10 through 8 weeks postpartum
  6. 15. use REEDA to assess, causes discomfort with defecation
  7. 16. related to hormone changes -the woman feels sad and may cry the first few days of postpartum
  8. 17. breastfeeding technique useful for small babies and c-section mothers
  9. 18. indicates infection if greater than 100.4 on two occasions after 24 hrs. postpartum
  10. 19. first 1-3 days postpartum, provides passive immunity to the newborn
  11. 20. docusate sodium to prevent constipation
  12. 22. causes include delayed physical activity, opioids, perineal pain, and dehydration
  13. 23. separation of rectus muscle, typically dissolves within six weeks
Down
  1. 1. ensure patient is passing after cesarean section
  2. 2. 3,000 mL/day is normal within first 2-3 days after delivery
  3. 3. cleanses and soothes perineal area and helps to prevent infection
  4. 4. greater than 500 mL blood loss after vaginal delivery
  5. 5. palpated as firm, midline, and at the level of the umbilicus the first day postpartum
  6. 7. promotes Baby Friendly by delaying non-essential nursing procedures for the first hour after birth
  7. 10. nonpharmacological pain measure useful after 3rd or 4th degree laceration
  8. 11. when distended can lead to a boggy uterus
  9. 13. successful breastfeeding includes teaching the new mother a proper one
  10. 14. postpartum uterotonic typically IV administration
  11. 18. redness, swelling, warmth in legs could indicate
  12. 21. Tylenol and Motrin