The Nurse Includes the Addition of Ice Sitz Baths for the Postpartum

question 32

Multiple Choice

The nurse includes the addition of ice sitz baths for the postpartum patient. Which assessment finding indicates the treatment has been effective?

• A) No swelling or edema to the perineal area
• B) Patient complains that the sitz bath is too cold.
• C) Patient reports she took two sitz baths in 12 hours.
• D) Edges of the perineal laceration are well approximated.

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