Which action by the nurse is most effective to prevent sore nipples in a breastfeeding client?
a. When initiating breastfeeding, limit the amount of time the infant nurses on each breast.
b. Instruct the client to apply lanolin-based products to the nipples after nursing.
c. Ensure that the client is positioning the infant correctly when breastfeeding.
d. Apply nipple shields when not nursing the infant.
C
The most common cause of sore nipples is improper infant latching-on, secondary to improper positioning of the infant for breastfeeding. The amount of time and frequency of breastfeeding is seldom the cause of nipple soreness. The woman should apply a few drops of breast milk to the nipples after feeding. Applying nipple shields when not nursing the infant will hold in moisture and worsen the nipple soreness—even causing nipple cracks.
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