The Patient Is Recovering from a Delivery That Included a Midline

question 3

Multiple Choice

The patient is recovering from a delivery that included a midline episiotomy. Her perineum is swollen and sore. The patient is asking for her ice pack to be refreshed. The best response from the nurse is:

• A)"I'll get you one right away."
• B)"You only need to use one ice pack."
• C)"You need to leave it off for at least 20 minutes and then reapply."
• D)"I'll bring you an extra so that you can change it when you are ready."

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