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Nursing Care for Uncomplicated Pregnancy Labor & Post-partum

A nurse teaches a postpartum client how to care for her episiotomy to prevent infection. Which behavior indicates that the teaching was effective?

ExplanationB. This action prevents the transfer of microorganisms from the hands to the genital tract or from the genital tract to the hands. A. This is an inadequate number of changes; soiled pads promote the growth of microorganisms because they are warm and moist and provide a medium for growth. C. This action interferes with the analgesic action of the spray and does not prevent infection. D. This action promotes contamination of the vagina and urethra by organisms from the perianal area.