Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
The postpartum client is being admitted for mastitis. The nurse should prepare the client for which interventions? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
B,C,D,F
Rationale
Rest is important to promote healing. Bed rest may be initially prescribed for 24 hours. Treatment for mastitis includes administration of antibiotics to treat the infection. Application of warm packs decreases pain and promotes milk flow and breast emptying. Treatment for mastitis includes anti-inflammatory medications to treat fever and decrease breast inflammation. Increasing fluid intake to at least 2 to 3 liters is recommended, not limiting intake. If the breasts continue to be emptied by either breastfeeding or pumping, the duration of symptoms and the incidence of a breast abscess are decreased.