Nursing Care Application of Deep Breath Relaxation in Post Sectio Caesarea Patients with Acute Pain

Abstract

Cesarean section is a childbirth procedure performed through surgery by making an incision in the mother's abdominal wall and uterine wall to deliver the baby. Postoperative complications may arise due to the incision, which causes tissue tearing in the abdominal and uterine walls, potentially leading to a disruption in tissue continuity and resulting in pain due to the surgery. One of the non-pharmacological pain management techniques is deep breathing relaxation. This study aims to provide nursing care for patients experiencing acute pain after a cesarean section. The research method used is descriptive with a case study approach, including the intervention of effective coughing exercises. The case study involved four clients. Data collection techniques included interviews, observations, physical examinations, and documentation. The study was conducted at RSUD Siti Fatimah Palembang from June 21 to 24, 2025. The results showed that at the assessment stage, the 4 patients complained of pain like being stabbed in the lower abdomen with a pain scale of 4 which appeared when moving, appeared to be grimacing and restless, and their movements were very careful. Nursing Diagnosis of acute pain. After two days of deep breathing relaxation and implementation of SLKI and SIKI, all patients showed significant improvement. The patient said that he no longer felt pain in the surgical wound area, with the pain scale decreasing to 1-2. Objectively, there were no more signs of grimacing, protective attitudes, or restlessness. The conclusion of the case study is that this deep breathing relaxation intervention is very effective in reducing the pain scale in post-DC surgery patients.