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A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who had a vaginal delivery with an episiotomy.
Which action would help prevent infection of the perineal area?
Ice packs can only help reduce swelling and pain, but not prevent infection.
Changing the pad from back to front can introduce bacteria from the rectum to the vagina and perineum, increasing the risk of infection. The correct way is to change the pad from front to back.
This action would help prevent infection of the perineal area by keeping it clean and reducing the risk of bacterial contamination.
An inflatable ring or pillow can increase blood flow to the perineal area and delay healing, which can increase the risk of infection.
The correct answer is C. Spraying warm water over the perineum after each voiding or bowel movement. This action would help prevent infection of the perineal area by keeping it clean and reducing the risk of bacterial contamination.
A is wrong because ice packs can only help reduce swelling and pain, but not prevent infection.
B is wrong because changing the pad from back to front can introduce bacteria from the rectum to the vagina and perineum, increasing the risk of infection. The correct way is to change the pad from front to back.
D is wrong because an inflatable ring or pillow can increase blood flow to the perineal area and delay healing, which can increase the risk of infection.
A firm surface is better for sitting after delivery.
Some other preventive measures for postpartum infections include washing hands before touching the perineal area, using only maxi pads and not tampons for postpartum bleeding, taking preventive antibiotics if prescribed, and contacting a doctor if symptoms of infection appear.