The postpartum nurse is performing a homecare visit to a first-time mother on her third day after delivery. She reports that her nipples are becoming sore. What statement indicates that further teaching is needed?
1. "I can apply lanolin cream to help with the nipple pain."
2. "Watching how much areola is visible will help me see whether my baby has a good mouthful of breast or not."
3. "My nipples will heal if I switch to bottle feeding for about 3 days while I pump my breasts."
4. "Rotating breastfeeding positions will allow the sore areas of my nipples to have less friction."
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Explanation: 3. For severe cases, in which the mother is unable to tolerate breastfeeding, the mother will need to pump or hand-express the breast milk until the nipple condition improves. Bottle feeding may not be necessary.
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