The nurse is conducting teaching for a postpartum client who is approaching discharge. Which topics will the nurse include in the educational session regarding the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage? Select all that apply
1. Using the peri-bottle
2. Applying ice to the breasts
3. Wearing cotton underwear
4. Performing fundal massage
5. Inspecting the episiotomy site
1, 4, 5
Explanation:
1. The nurse includes education on the use of the peri-bottle during discharge instructions regarding the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage.
2. Application of ice is an appropriate topic when teaching the postpartum client to avoid engorgement. This information is not appropriate when teaching methods to prevent postpartum hemorrhage.
3. The use of cotton underwear is an appropriate topic when teaching the postpartum client to avoid a urinary tract infection (UTI), not postpartum hemorrhage.
4. The nurse includes education on performing fundal massage during discharge instructions regarding the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage.
5. The nurse includes education on inspecting the episiotomy site during discharge instructions regarding the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage.
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