The nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of acute pain related to edema and surgical incision for a patient who has had a herniorrhaphy performed for an incarcerated inguinal hernia.What is an appropriate nursing intervention for this problem?
A) Apply moist heat to the abdomen.
B) Administer stool softeners as ordered.
C) Provide warm sitz baths several times a day.
D) Apply a scrotal support with application of ice.
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