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When a breast-feeding mother reports experiencing nipple soreness, the nurse provides teaching regarding measures to relieve the soreness. Which statement by the mother indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Comfort measures for nipple soreness include positioning the infant with the ear, shoulder, and hip in straight alignment and with the infant's stomach against the mother's. Additional measures include rotating breastfeeding positions, breaking suction with the little finger, nursing frequently, beginning feeding on the less sore nipple, not allowing the infant to chew on the nipple or to sleep holding the nipple in the mouth, and applying tea bags soaked in warm water to the nipple. The remaining options are incorrect statements.