A Client Recovering from Delivery Asks for Another Ice Pack

question 20

Multiple Choice

A client recovering from delivery asks for another ice pack to place on the site of a midline episiotomy. How should the nurse respond to this request?

• A) "I will 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 will bring you an extra so that you can change it when you are ready."