A postpartal patient is receiving heparin as treatment for thrombophlebitis. What should the nurse instruct the patient about breastfeeding during this time?
A) Breastfeeding can continue.
B) The baby will need weekly blood work.
C) The effect of anticoagulants is counteracted by infant gastric juices.
D) All anticoagulants pass in breast milk so breastfeeding will have to stop.
A
Feedback:
A patient can continue to breastfeed while receiving heparin. The baby is not going to need weekly blood work. Infant gastric juices do not impact the effect of anticoagulants. Medications due affect breast milk; however, breastfeeding can continue while receiving heparin.
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