Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is caring for a client who had a vaginal delivery 4 hours ago and reports perineal pain of 6 on a scale of 0 to 10.Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Offering an ice pack helps reduce swelling and numb the area, providing immediate relief for acute perineal pain, which is a standard postpartum intervention.