Which patient would benefit from a sitz bath?

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A sitz bath is a shallow bath of warm water used to clean and soothe irritation of the perineum or rectum.A patient with painful hemorrhoids would benefit from soaking in a sitz bath.A sitz bath does not relieve constipation or help adhere an ostomy appliance to the skin.A patient with continuous oozing of stool should not be given a sitz bath,as bacteria from the stool could be introduced to the vaginal and/or urethral openings.

Which Patient Would Benefit from a Sitz Bath