A hospital has a number of different perineal pads available for use.A nurse is observed soaking several of them and writing down what she sees.What goal is the nurse attempting to achieve by performing this practice?

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Saturation of perineal pads is a critical indicator of excessive blood loss; anything done to help in the assessment is valuable.The nurse is noting the saturation volumes and soaking appearances.Instead of determining which pad is best,the nurse is more likely noting saturation volumes and soaking appearances to improve the accuracy of estimated blood loss.Nurses usually overestimate blood loss.Soaking perineal pads and writing down the results does not indicate the need for time off of work.

A Hospital Has a Number of Different Perineal Pads Available