Ati lpn ob maternal newborn
Ati lpn ob maternal newborn ( 28 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client who has unrelieved episiotomy pain 8 hr following delivery.Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Placing a soft pillow under the client’s buttocks is not effective and can increase pressure and swelling on the perineal area, worsening the pain.
Positioning a heating lamp toward the episiotomy is not recommended as it can increase the risk of burns and does not effectively reduce swelling.
Preparing a warm sitz bath can be beneficial after the first 24 hours but is not the initial action for unrelieved pain within the first 8 hours.
Applying an ice pack to the perineum is the recommended action for unrelieved episiotomy pain within the first 24 hours following delivery. Ice helps reduce swelling and provides pain relief.
Choice D rationale
Applying an ice pack to the perineum is the recommended action for unrelieved episiotomy pain within the first 24 hours following delivery. Ice helps reduce swelling and provides pain relief.
Choice A rationale
Placing a soft pillow under the client’s buttocks is not effective and can increase pressure and swelling on the perineal area, worsening the pain.
Choice B rationale
Positioning a heating lamp toward the episiotomy is not recommended as it can increase the risk of burns and does not effectively reduce swelling.
Choice C rationale
Preparing a warm sitz bath can be beneficial after the first 24 hours but is not the initial action for unrelieved pain within the first 8 hours.