The nurse is assisting a postpartum woman out of bed to the bathroom for a sitz bath. Which of the following would be a priority?
A) Placing the call light within her reach
B) Teaching her how the sitz bath works
C) Telling her to use the sitz bath for 30 minutes
D) Cleaning the perineum with the peri-bottle
A
Feedback:
Tremendous hemodynamic changes are taking place within the woman, and safety must be a priority. Therefore, the nurse makes sure that the emergency call light is within her reach should she become dizzy or lightheaded. Teaching her how to use the sitz bath, including using it for 15 to 20 minutes, is appropriate but can be done once the woman's safety is ensured. The woman should clean her perineum with a peri-bottle before using the sitz bath, but this can be done once the woman's safety needs are met.
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