How can the nurse help the mother who is breastfeeding and has engorged breasts?
a. Suggest that she switch to bottled formula just for today.
b. Assist her into removing her bra, making her more comfortable.
c. Apply heat to her breasts between feeding and cold to the breasts just before
feedings.
d. Instruct and assist the mother to massage her breasts.
D
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A Engorgement is more likely to increase if breastfeeding is delayed or infrequent.
B A well-fitting bra should be worn both day and night to support the breasts.
C Cold applications are used between feedings to reduce edema and pain. Heat is
applied just before feedings to increase vasodilation.
D Massage of the breasts causes release of oxytocin and increases the speed of milk
release.
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