Question

The home care nurse visits a client who has delivered a healthy newborn infant via vaginal delivery. An episiotomy was performed, and the woman has developed a wound infection at the episiotomy site. The nurse provides instructions to the client regarding care related to the infection. Which statement, if made by the mother, indicates a need for further instruction?

A. "I will keep the incision site clean and dry."
B. "I will use warm compresses to reduce discomfort."
C. "I will avoid breastfeeding until the infection clears."
D. "I will take the prescribed antibiotics as directed."

Answer 1

The mother needs further instruction about breastfeeding while having a wound infection at the episiotomy site.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct statement made by the mother that indicates a need for further instruction is:

C. "I will avoid breastfeeding until the infection clears."

Infection in the episiotomy site does not typically affect breastfeeding. Breastfeeding actually helps in the healing process by promoting better circulation and reducing the risk of infection. It is safe to continue breastfeeding while managing the wound infection.

Therefore, the mother would need further instruction to understand that she can safely continue breastfeeding even with a wound infection at the episiotomy site.