A client gave birth vaginally 2 hours ago and has a third-degree laceration. There is ice in place on her perineum. However, her perineum is slightly edematous, and the client is having pain rated 6...

A client gave birth vaginally 2 hours ago and has a third-degree laceration. There is ice in place on her perineum. However, her perineum is slightly edematous, and the client is having pain rated 6 on a scale of 1 to 10. Which nursing intervention would be the most appropriate at this time?

1. Begin sitz baths.

2. Administer pain medication per prescription.

3. Replace ice packs to the perineum.

4. Initiate anesthetic sprays to the perineum.