The postpartum patient delivered 4 hours ago. She has a mediolateral episiotomy and large hemorrhoids. She is rating her pain at 7 on a scale of 1- 10. She has a history of anaphylactic reaction to Tylenol (acetaminophen) . Which nursing action would be best?
A) Offer the patient 800 mg Advil (ibuprofen) orally with food.
B) Provide two Percocet (oxycodone with acetaminophen) by mouth.
C) Encourage the use of Dermoplast topical anesthetic spray.
D) Run very warm water into the tub and assist her into the bath.
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