The nurse is teaching a new mother breastfeeding techniques. What would be an appropriate measure to teach to help relieve engorgement?
A) Do not wear a bra or other constricting clothing.
B) Apply cold packs to the breast for 15 minutes before nursing.
C) Increase fluid intake by 30%.
D) Avoid manual expression or pumping breasts.
D
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The mother should avoid manual expression or pumping breasts during engorgement, wear a supportive bra, apply warm packs to the breast for 15 minutes before nursing, and avoid excessive fluid intake.
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An elder is living independently in a single room in a full-service life care community. This living arrangement is described as
1. Adult day care 2. Home care 3. Nursing home 4. Assisted living