The postpartum client who had a vaginal delivery of a healthy newborn has a prescription for a sitz bath. The nurse who is assisting the client tells the client that the sitz bath will:
1. Numb the tissue.
2. Stimulate a bowel movement.
3. Reduce the edema and swelling.
4. Promote healing and provide comfort.
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Rationale: Warm, moist heat is used after the first 24 hours following tissue trauma from a vag-inal birth to provide comfort, promote healing, and reduce the incidence of infection. This is done with a sitz bath. Ice is used in the first 24 hours to reduce edema and to numb the tissue. Promoting a bowel movement is best achieved by ambulation.
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