NUR 2513 / NUR2513 Exam 1: Maternal Child Nursing Exam 1 Study Guide (Latest 2021/2022) Rasmussen

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NUR 2513 / NUR2513 Exam 1: Maternal Child Nursing Exam 1 Study Guide (Latest 2021/2022) Rasmussen1. Post-partum period - First 6 weeks after pregnancy 2. What holds the uterus in place? - R... ound & Broad ligaments 3. What layer of the uterus prevents regurgitation of menstrual flow into the fallopian tubes? - Myometrium 4. What layer of the uterus is shed during menstruation? - Endometrium 5. Involution of the uterus - the uterus returns to its normal non-pregnant size (never completely goes back to pre-pregnancy size) 6. What can slow down involution of the uterus? - -prolonged labor -anesthesia or excessive analgesia -difficult birth (vacuum extractor or forceps) -full bladder -multiparity -incomplete birthing of placenta or membrane fragments [Show More]

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