What instruction should the nurse teach the postpartum woman about perineal self-care?
a. Perform perineal self-care at least twice a day.
b. Cleanse with warm water in a squeeze bottle from front to back.
c. Remove perineal pads from the rectal area toward the vagina. d.
Use cool water to decrease edema of the perineum.
ANS: B
Cleansing from front to back prevents contamination from the rectal area.
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