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The nurse is creating a plan of care for a postpartum client with a small vulvar hematoma. The nurse should include which specific action during the first 12 hours after delivery?

ExplanationA hematoma is a localized collection of blood in the tissues of the reproductive tissues after delivery. Vulvar hematoma is the most common. Application of ice reduces swelling caused by hematoma formation in the vulvar area. Options 1, 2, and 3 are not interventions that are specific to the plan of care for a client with a small vulvar hematoma. Ambulation hourly increases the risk for bleeding. Client assessment every 4 hours is too infrequent.