A Postpartum Client Is Experiencing Pain from an Episiotomy

question 49

Multiple Choice

A postpartum client is experiencing pain from an episiotomy.Which actions will the nurse suggest to the client to decrease discomfort? Select all that apply.

• A) Washing the area with soap and water every day
• B) Tightening the buttocks before sitting
• C) Changing peripads daily
• D) Performing leg scissor kicks several times a day
• E) Increasing the intake of meat, cheese, fish, eggs, and nuts

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Definitions:

Market Failure

A less than efficient allocation of resources.

Public Goods

Public goods refer to commodities or services that are made available to all members of a society, typically funded by the government, and characterized by non-excludability and non-rivalry in consumption.

Externalities

Consequences of an economic activity experienced by unrelated third parties; can be positive or negative.

Market Failure

A situation where the allocation of goods and services by a free market is not efficient, often justifying government intervention.