Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is 3 days postpartum and breastfeeding, with moderate lochia rubra and hard, warm breastsA nurse is collecting data from a client who is 3 days postpartum and is breastfeeding. Her lochia rubra is moderate, and her breasts feel hard and warm. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse give the client?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Expressing milk relieves engorgement, reducing discomfort and preventing mastitis by removing milk buildup.