A client recovering from delivery asks for another ice pack to place on the site of a midline episiotomy. How should the nurse respond to this request?
A) "I will get you one right away."
B) "You only need to use one ice pack."
C) "You need to leave it off for at least 20 minutes and then reapply."
D) "I will bring you an extra so that you can change it when you are ready."

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Applying ice intermittently, such as leaving it off for 20 minutes and then reapplying, helps reduce swelling and provides effective pain relief without causing tissue damage.

A Client Recovering from Delivery Asks for Another Ice Pack