The nurse caring for the postpartum woman understands that breast engorgement is caused by:
a. Overproduction of colostrum.
b. Accumulation of milk in the lactiferous ducts.
c. Hyperplasia of mammary tissue.
d. Congestion of veins and lymphatics.
ANS: D
Breast engorgement is caused by the temporary congestion of veins and lymphatics, not by overproduction of colostrum, overproduction of milk, or hyperplasia of mammary tissue.
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