A nurse is caring for a client on the second day postpartum.
The client informs the nurse that she is voiding a large volume of urine frequently.
Which factor should the nurse identify as a potential cause for urinary frequency?.

The correct answer is choice B.

Choice A rationale:

Cabbage leaves have been used for many years for relief of breast engorgement. They can be crushed slightly until the juice is visible and then chilled in the refrigerator before applying to the breasts.

Choice B rationale:

Applying hot packs during feeding can actually increase blood flow and make engorgement worse. Cold packs should be used after feeding to help reduce swelling.

Choice C rationale:

Applying ice packs after feeding can help reduce swelling and provide relief from engorgement.

Choice D rationale:

Frequent breastfeeding can help to relieve engorgement. The breasts should be emptied completely at each feeding.

The correct answer is choice B.

Choice A rationale:

Vitamin K is given to newborns to prevent bleeding disorders, not eye conditions.

Choice B rationale:

Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment is commonly used for prophylaxis of neonatal conjunctivitis (pink eye) caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis.

Choice C rationale:

Gentamicin ophthalmic ointment can be used to treat bacterial infections of the eye, but it is not typically used for prophylaxis of neonatal eye conditions.

Choice D rationale:

Silver nitrate solution was once used for prophylaxis of neonatal eye conditions, but it is no longer commonly used due to the risk of chemical conjunctivitis.