Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client 12 hr postpartum with fourth-degree perineal lacerationA nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hr postpartum and has a fourth-degree laceration of the perineum. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A cool sitz bath reduces swelling and provides pain relief for a fourth-degree perineal laceration, promoting comfort and healing in the immediate postpartum period.