The nurse should first put on gloves and ask the
client to turn on her side and flex her leg. Next, examine perineal laceration
for redness, edema, discharge, ecchymosis and approximation. After, observe anus
for edema because it can interfere with bowel elimination. Then, put on clean peri-pad
or vaginal dressing. Lastly, dispose all of the soiled materials in sealable
plastic bag.
In addition, advise client to apply perineal ice packs consistently for the first 24 to 48 hours.
