A 62-year-old patient has had a hemorrhoidectomy at an outpatient surgical center. Which instructions will the nurse include in discharge teaching?
a. Maintain a low-residue diet until the surgical area is healed.
b. Use ice packs on the perianal area to relieve pain and swelling.
c. Take prescribed pain medications before a bowel movement is expected.
d. Delay having a bowel movement for several days until healing has occurred.
c. Take prescribed pain medications before a bowel movement is expected.
Bowel movements may be very painful, and patients may avoid defecation unless pain medication is taken before the bowel movement. A high-residue diet will increase stool bulk and prevent constipation. Delay of bowel movements is likely to lead to constipation. Warm sitz baths rather than ice packs are used to relieve pain and keep the surgical area clean.
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