A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is undergoing amniotic fluid assessment for the lecithin/sphingomyelin ratio.Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Choice A rationale

Remaining in the sitz bath for only 10 minutes might not provide enough relief for a postpartum client with an episiotomy and hemorrhoids. Extended periods in a sitz bath can help reduce pain and promote healing.

Choice B rationale

Using numbing spray before cleansing is helpful for pain management, but it is not as beneficial as other methods for reducing inflammation and promoting healing.

Choice C rationale

Placing a heat pack to the area several times a day can help with pain but might not be as effective as other options in reducing swelling and promoting healing of hemorrhoids and episiotomy sites.

Choice D rationale

Applying witch hazel pads after urination helps reduce swelling, provides soothing relief, and promotes healing for both hemorrhoids and episiotomy sites. Witch hazel has natural astringent properties that are beneficial for postpartum perineal care.

Choice A rationale

The newborn's legs flexing at the knees and hips when pressure is applied to the soles indicates the stepping reflex, an expected response.

Choice B rationale

Newborns do not typically keep their eyes closed when tapped on the forehead; this is not an expected reflex response.

Choice C rationale

The palmar grasp reflex, where the newborn's fingers curl around the nurse's finger, is an expected and normal finding in newborns, indicating healthy neurological function.

Choice D rationale

The rooting reflex, where the newborn turns their head when their cheek is touched, is expected and demonstrates feeding readiness and normal neural development. .