Ati lpn ob maternal newborn
Ati lpn ob maternal newborn ( 28 Questions)
In your patients who have sustained an episiotomy or a laceration, your nursing care would include? (Select all that apply.)
Topical creams can help soothe and promote healing of the episiotomy or laceration site.
Sitz baths are effective in reducing pain and promoting healing by increasing blood flow to the perineal area.
Ice packs help reduce swelling and provide pain relief in the initial 24 hours post-delivery.
Tocolytics are not indicated for episiotomy or laceration care as they are used to suppress preterm labor.
Doing nothing is not appropriate as it does not address the pain or promote healing.
Choice A rationale
Topical creams can help soothe and promote healing of the episiotomy or laceration site.
Choice B rationale
Sitz baths are effective in reducing pain and promoting healing by increasing blood flow to the perineal area.
Choice C rationale
Ice packs help reduce swelling and provide pain relief in the initial 24 hours post-delivery.
Choice D rationale
Tocolytics are not indicated for episiotomy or laceration care as they are used to suppress preterm labor.
Choice E rationale
Doing nothing is not appropriate as it does not address the pain or promote healing.