The client who is pregnant tells the clinic nurse that she has been using Preparation H (phenylephrine and cocoa butter), an over-the-counter medication, for hemorrhoids. Which information should the...

The client who is pregnant tells the clinic nurse that she has been using Preparation H (phenylephrine and cocoa butter), an over-the-counter medication, for hemorrhoids. Which information should the nurse teach the client?

1. Apply the ointment after a bath but before drying the area.

2. Do not use the medication because of possible harm to the fetus.

3. Suppositories may be used up to four times a day for symptom relief.

4. Tucks (witch hazel) work better than Preparation H for hemorrhoids