Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
During a home visit on the fourth postpartum day, a primiparous client tells the nurse that she has been experiencing breast engorgement. To relieve engorgement, the nurse teaches the client that before nursing her baby, the client should do which of the following?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Expressing a small amount of milk softens the breast, making it easier for the neonate to latch.