The nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is experiencing afterpains following the birth of her third child
Which comfort measure should the nurse implement to decrease her pain? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Offer a warm water bottle for her abdomen.
2. Call the physician to report this finding.
3. Inform her that this is not normal, and she will need an oxytocic agent.
4. Administer a mild analgesic to help with breastfeeding.
5. Administer a mild analgesic at bedtime to ensure rest.
1, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. A warm water bottle placed against the low abdomen may reduce the discomfort of afterpains.
4. The breastfeeding mother may find it helpful to take a mild analgesic agent approximately 1 hour before feeding her infant.
5. An analgesic agent such as ibuprofen is also helpful at bedtime if the afterpains interfere with the mother's rest.
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