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 instructions?

1. I need to take the antibiotics as prescribed.
2. I need to take warm sitz baths to promote healing.
3. I need to apply warm compresses to provide comfort.
4. I need to isolate the infant for 48 hours after beginning the antibiotics.

Answer 1

Statement 4 - I need to isolate the infant for 48 hours after beginning the antibiotics.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that indicates a need for further instructions is 4. I need to isolate the infant for 48 hours after beginning the antibiotics. This statement is incorrect because there is no need to isolate the infant in this scenario. The infection is localized to the episiotomy site and poses no risk to the baby.