While helping a new mother breastfeed her infant, the nurse instructs her to place the areola well into the baby's mouth. This position of the nipple will:

a. Minimize breast engorgement.
b. Promote erection of the nipple.
c. Make the infant feel more secure.
d. Improve efficiency of the baby's sucking.


ANS: D
This action compresses the milk sinuses beneath the areola and draws milk into the baby's mouth during sucking.

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