Female Reproductive

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9. Patient and caregiver teaching

  • Post-operative gynecologic care — activity and lifting precautions, pelvic rest as ordered, and the signs of bleeding, infection, or dehiscence — with return demonstration.
  • That any bleeding after menopause must be reported and evaluated.
  • Pessary care where applicable — the schedule for removal and cleaning per plan and the signs of erosion or retention — with return demonstration.
  • Pelvic-floor strategies and the management of prolapse symptoms.
  • The warning signs of the emergencies — heavy bleeding with light-headedness, severe pelvic pain with fever, and severe perineal pain — and to seek emergency care.
  • When to call the agency versus when to activate EMS.
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