Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
A client is recovering from an abdominal-perineal resection. Which of the following measures would most effectively promote wound healing after the perineal drains have been removed?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Sitz baths promote wound healing by improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and keeping the perineal area clean after an abdominal-perineal resection. Moist heat packs, irrigations, or packing are less effective or not standard for this purpose. CN: Physiological adaptation; CL: Synthesize