The nurse is instructing a postpartum client on the use of perineal pads. Which statements should the nurse include in the teaching session? Select all that apply
1. "Apply the pad from back to front."
2. "Change the pad after each perineal cleansing."
3. "Place the pad so that it applies pressure to the perineum."
4. "Change the pad each time you use the bathroom."
5. "Your pad should be loose to allow the perineum to ‘breathe.' "
2, 4
Explanation:
1. The perineal pad should be applied from front to back, not back to front, to decrease the risk of contamination.
2. The perineal pad should be changed after each perineal cleansing.
3. The perineal pad should be placed snugly against the perineum but should not produce pressure.
4. The perineal pad should be changed after urination and defecation.
5. The perineal pad should be placed snugly against the perineum. If the pad is worn too loosely, it may rub back and forth, irritating perineal tissues and causing contamination between anal and vaginal areas.
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