A postpartum woman is having difficulty voiding for the first time after giving birth. Which of the following would be least effective in helping to stimulate voiding?
A) Pouring warm water over her perineal area
B) Having her hear the sound of water running nearby
C) Placing her hand in a basin of cool water
D) Standing her in the shower with the warm water on
C
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Helpful measures to stimulate voiding include placing her hand in a basin of warm water, pouring warm water over her perineal area, hearing the sound of running water nearby, blowing bubbles through a straw, standing in the shower with the warm water turned on, and drinking fluids.
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