When planning care for a patient who has undergone an episiotomy, it would be important to include a goal that addresses the need for pain relief of the:

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The perineum is the area between the vaginal opening and the anus and is the site of an episiotomy. Pain relief is necessary to help the patient recover comfortably. The other options (mons pubis, labia minora, and hymen) are not directly affected by an episiotomy, so addressing pain relief for those areas would not be relevant in this situation.

When Planning Care for a Patient Who Has Undergone an Episiotomy