Question

what is the correct term for dark or bright red vaginal discharge seen during the first 3 to 5 days after childbirth? ch:41
involution
lochia rubra
lochia serosa
lochia alba
question 22
a woman has delivered a baby by caesarean section. which of the following statements about this scenario is correct? ch:41
the baby is very large.
the baby was delivered through an abdominal incision.
the woman has a vaginal infection.
the woman has an episiotomy.

Explanation:

1. Lochia rubra is the dark or bright - red vaginal discharge in the first 3 - 5 days after childbirth. Involution refers to the process of the uterus returning to its pre - pregnancy state. Lochia serosa is a pinkish or brownish discharge that follows lochia rubra, and lochia alba is a white or yellowish discharge that appears later.
2. A caesarean section is a surgical procedure where the baby is delivered through an abdominal incision. A large baby can be a reason for a caesarean section, but it is not always the case. A vaginal infection, episiotomy are not directly related to the nature of caesarean section delivery.

Answer:

1. Lochia rubra
2. The baby was delivered through an abdominal incision.