Situation : Nurse Nico is caring to a 38-year-old female, G3P3 client who has been diagnosed with hemorrhoids. Q. Nurse Nico instructs her client who has had a hemorrhoidectomy not to used sitz bath until at least 12 hours postoperatively to avoid which of the following complications?

HemorrhageRectal SpasmUrinary retentionConstipation

Explanation.

Rationale: Applying heat during the immediate postoperative period may cause hemorrhage at the surgical site. Moist heat may relieve rectal spasms after bowel movements. Urinary retention caused by reflex spasm may also be relieved by moist heat. Increasing fiber and fluid in the diet can help constipation.