A 25-year-old client who has given birth is apprehensive about the use of certain drugs when breastfeeding. Which of the following drugs should the nurse ask the client to avoid during breastfeeding?
A) Acetaminophen
B) Amphetamines
C) Codeine
D) Pseudoephedrine
B
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The nurse should ask the client who is planning to breastfeed to avoid taking amphetamines. Amphetamines are particularly dangerous to the nursing newborn because they enter the breast milk and can harm the child. Acetaminophen, codeine, and pseudoephedrine are generally considered compatible with breastfeeding, because they have no or low incidence of complications during breastfeeding.
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