Ms. Jayce, 6 months pregnant with her first child, visits you at the clinic. She wants to bottle-feed her baby; however, some coworkers have told her it is much better to breastfeed. She wants your opinion and has several questions for you to answer
Ms. Jayce states, "Well, you have given me a lot of information to think about. I will continue to think about this. If my labor is not very difficult, I'll probably be able to make up my mind then." What is the appropriate response from the nurse?
"Ms. Jayce, I have only given you some general information about breastfeeding. There are some predelivery preparations you must make. I am going to refer you to a lactation specialist who can prepare you for successful lactation, if that is your choice." ?
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