Author Question: The nurse is assisting a postpartum woman with perineal care for the first time. He would need to ... (Read 69 times)

ENagel · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse is assisting a postpartum woman with perineal care for the first time. He would need to correct her technique if he observed her:

a. Washing her hands before cleansing her perineum
b. Applying topical medication after cleansing
c. Washing her perineum from front to back
d. Removing a soiled peri pad from back to front

Question 2

During the postpartum period, the woman should be instructed to report immediately which danger sign to her health care provider?

a. Vaginal discharge persisting over 1 week
b. Leaking of breast milk between feedings
c. Localized pain in the calf or leg
d. Tiring more easily than usual

iman · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Because the vaginal area is cleaner than the anus, cleaning and applying pads, ointments, etc., should always go from front to back. Otherwise, the woman may bring bacteria from the anus to the episiotomy or the vagina.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Localized pain in the calf or leg may indicate thrombophlebitis. The other options are not abnormal.