Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Woman gave birth vaginally to a 9-pound, 12-ounce girl yesterday, orders for perineal ice packs, sitz bath, stool softenerA woman gave birth vaginally to a 9-pound, 12-ounce girl yesterday. Her primary health care provider has written orders for perineal ice packs, use of a sitz bath tid, and a stool softener. What information is most closely correlated with these orders?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
An episiotomy correlates with orders for ice packs, sitz baths, and stool softeners, as these address pain and healing of the perineal incision.