A nurse suspects that a postpartum client has mastitis. Which data support this assessment? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Shooting pain between breastfeedings
2. Late onset of nipple pain
3. Pink, flaking, pruritic skin of the affected nipple
4. Nipple soreness when the infant latches on
5. Pain radiating to the underarm area from the breast
1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. Mastitis is characterized by shooting pain between feedings, often radiating to the chest wall.
2. Mastitis is characterized by late-onset nipple pain.
3. The skin of the affected breast becomes pink, flaking, and pruritic.
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