Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
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The nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client in the postpartum period who is breastfeeding and has breast engorgement. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Nursing for 10-15 minutes per breast relieves engorgement by emptying milk ducts. Ice packs are used after, not before, feeding; decreasing frequency worsens engorgement; and NSAIDs are safe for breastfeeding.