A nurse provides information to a pregnant client with hemorrhoids about measures that will alleviate her discomfort. Which actions does the nurse tell the client to take? Select all that apply.
A. Sleep lying on her back
B. Shower daily but avoid sitting in a bathtub
C. Apply cool compresses to the hemorrhoids
D. Contact the nurse-midwife if any bleeding occurs
E. Elevate her hips on a pillow when resting or during sleep
Answer:
C. Apply cool compresses to the hemorrhoids
E. Elevate her hips on a pillow when resting or during sleep
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