The postpartum patient complains of discomfort in her breasts. When explaining engorgement to the mother, the nurse states that it:
a. occurs on the first or second postpartum day.
b. is first observed in the axillary region.
c. occurs only in women who are not breastfeeding.
d. occurs near the nipple on the third postpartum day.
B
Filling of the breast with milk (engorgement) usually begins in the axillary region.
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