The nurse should be aware that the pinch test is used to:

a. Check the sensitivity of the nipples.
b. Determine whether the nipple is everted or inverted.
c. Calculate the adipose buildup in the abdomen.
d. See whether the fetus has become inactive.


B

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A The pinch test is used to determine whether the nipple is everted or inverted. Nipples must be everted to allow breastfeeding.
B The pinch test is used to determine whether the nipple is everted or inverted. Nipples must be everted to allow breastfeeding.
C The pinch test is used to determine whether the nipple is everted or inverted. Nipples must be everted to allow breastfeeding.
D The pinch test is used to determine whether the nipple is everted or inverted. Nipples must be everted to allow breastfeeding.

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