The nursing faculty member explains to a class of nursing students the correct way to assist with perineal care (peri-care) after childbirth. Which action by a student nurse would warrant intervention by the faculty member?
A.
Has woman squirt warm water toward the front of the perineum
B.
Instructs the woman to wash her hands prior to peri-care
C.
Removes the peri-pad from back to front and appropriately disposes of it
D.
Washes the hands before assisting woman with her peri-care
ANS: C
The peri-pad is removed from front to back to avoid contaminating the vagina with the part of the peri-pad that has come into contact with the rectal area. The other steps are appropriate.
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