The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a woman who delivered her first child 2 days ago. The nurse understands that additional information is needed if the patient makes which statement?

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The patient's statement that her bleeding will remain red for a month is incorrect and requires additional teaching. Lochia rubra (red bleeding) typically lasts for 3-4 days after delivery, followed by lochia serosa (pinkish/brownish) and then finally lochia alba (whitish/yellowish). If the patient has ongoing bright red bleeding or large clots, she should contact her healthcare provider immediately. Choices A, B, and D are all correct statements and do not require additional teaching.

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