The postpartum mother tells the nurse she is afraid to have a bowel movement because of her painful episiotomy.What should the nurse do?
A) Offer a suppository or enema.
B) Encourage ambulation.
C) Offer stool softeners as prescribed.
D) Offer pain medication before defecating.
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