Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is caring for a client who is beginning to breastfeed her newborn after delivery. The new mother states, 'I don't want to take anything for pain because I am breastfeeding.'Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Timing pain medication around breastfeeding minimizes medication transfer to the infant, addressing the mother's concern while managing pain, unlike the other options, which either pressure the client or provide less specific guidance.