The nurse caring for a postpartum client explains the occurrence of lochia following delivery. Which statement accurately describes a characteristic of this process?
A) "Lochia rubra, which is mostly red and bloody, is seen for the first week after delivery."
B) "Lochia serosa, which is pink or brown tinged, starts after the bleeding diminishes."
C) "Lochia alba, which is yellow or white, starts on about day 15."
D) "Lochia alba has a pungent, foul odor."
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