The nurse is assisting a postpartum woman with perineal care for the first time. He would need to correct her technique if he observed her:
a. Washing her hands before cleansing her perineum
b. Applying topical medication after cleansing
c. Washing her perineum from front to back
d. Removing a soiled peri pad from back to front
ANS: D
Because the vaginal area is cleaner than the anus, cleaning and applying pads, ointments, etc., should always go from front to back. Otherwise, the woman may bring bacteria from the anus to the episiotomy or the vagina.
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