A woman gave birth to a healthy infant boy 5 days ago. What type of lochia would the nurse expect to find when assessing this woman?

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Lochia serosa is the type of lochia typically present 3-10 days postpartum. It is reddish-brown or pink in color, contains some old blood, and may have a slight odor. Lochia rubra is present immediately after birth and lasts 3-5 days, while Lochia sangra is present from day 10 until around week 3 postpartum. Lochia alba is the final stage and is present from weeks 3-6 postpartum.

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