A postpartum client has inflamed hemorrhoids. Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate?
1. Encourage Sitz baths.
2. Position the client in the supine position.
3. Avoid stool softeners.
4. Decrease fluid intake.
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Rationale:
1. Encouraging Sitz baths is the correct approach because moist heat decreases inflammation and provides for comfort.
2. Positioning the client in a supine position would just increase the pressure on the hemorrhoids.
3. Avoiding stool softeners would put the client at risk for constipation and increase the likelihood of increased inflammation.
4. Decreasing fluid intake would put the client at risk for constipation and would be contraindicated in reducing inflammation.
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