The LPN is visiting a friend who recently delivered a 9-lb 4-oz infant. The friend confides, "I have awful hemorrhoids now, and they are so miserable." Which of the following statements by the nurse is best?

A. "You should have the doctor order some Preparation H and Tucks pads to help with that."
B. "I know how terrible those can be! They will go down in a day or two."
C. "It's probably because the baby was so big. Did you have to push long?"
D. "Once you stop bleeding you'll be able to apply some topical cream to the area."


A

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