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Maternal Newborn Nursing Certification Practice Test

Category - Health Promotion

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The nurse provides discharge teaching to a postpartum client on how to care for her perineum at home. Which of the following statements, if made by the client, suggests that further teaching is necessary?
  1. “I need to increase my fluid intake.”
  2. “Application of ice packs can relieve the swelling.”
  3. “I need to see my physician within 3 weeks to have my episiotomy stitches removed.”
  4. “I will use a peri-bottle to squirt the water on my perineum as I urinate.”
Explanation
Answer: C - Episiotomy stitches are reabsorbed into the body. They do not need to be removed by the physician. The other options are ways to decrease the discomforts of episiotomy stitches.
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