During a postpartum examination on the day of delivery,
a patient complains that she is still so sore that she can't sit comfortably. The nurse examines her perineum and finds the edges of the episiotomy approximated without signs of a hematoma. Which intervention will be most beneficial at this point?
A) Notify the health care provider
B) Apply a warm washcloth
C) Place an ice pack
D) Put on a witch hazel pad
Ans: C
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