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Title: How should the nurse intervene to relieve perineal bruising and edema following delivery?
Post by: Hodahussain on Feb 6, 2018
How should the nurse intervene to relieve perineal bruising and edema following delivery?
 
  a. Place an ice pack on the area for 12 hours.
  b. Place a warm pack on the perineal area for 24 hours.
  c. Administer aspirin to relieve inflammation.
  d. Change the perineal pad frequently.


Title: How should the nurse intervene to relieve perineal bruising and edema following delivery?
Post by: Vianney3 on Feb 6, 2018
ANS: A
An ice pack can be placed on the mother's perineum to reduce bruising and edema for 12 hours followed by a warm pack after the first 12 to 24 hours after delivery.