Select the instruction by the nurse that is most helpful in relieving the pain from an episiotomy in a 1-day postpartum client.
A)Increase fluid intake to 2000 mL per day.
B)Keep the head of the bed elevated 45 degrees.
C)Apply an ice pack to your perineum.
D)Use a sitz bath twice a day.

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Applying an ice pack to the perineum is the most helpful in relieving pain from an episiotomy as it reduces swelling and inflammation. The other options may be important for overall postpartum recovery but they do not directly address the pain from an episiotomy.

Select the Instruction by the Nurse That Is Most Helpful