What will the nurse teach a nursing mother to do to reduce the risk of mastitis? (Select all that apply.)
a. Limit fluid intake to 1 liter per day.
b. Empty both breasts with each feeding.
c. Take warm showers.
d. Wear a supportive bra. e.
Pump breasts to ensure emptying.
ANS: B, C, D, E
Nursing mothers should take in about 3 liters of fluid a day. All the other options are interventions to reduce the risk of mastitis and milk accumulation in the breast.
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