When a breastfeeding mother complains that her breasts are leaking milk, the nurse could offer which effective intervention?
1. Decrease the number of minutes the newborn is at the breast per feeding.
2. Decrease the mother's fluid intake.
3. Place absorbent pads in the bra.
4. Administer oxytocin.
3
Rationale:
1. Decreasing the number of minutes the newborn is at the breast would be contraindicated for a breastfeeding client.
2. Decreasing the mother's fluid intake would be contraindicated for a breastfeeding client.
3. Absorbent breast pads can be worn in the bra to help absorb secretions from leaking breasts during letdown.
4. Administering oxytocin would be contraindicated for a breastfeeding client.
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