The nurse should teach the woman that the best way to ensure her baby of an adequate supply of breast milk is for her to:
a. Eat a diet high in protein.
b. Eat a diet high in fat.
c. Empty her breasts with each feeding.
d. Increase her fluid intake.
ANS: C
If the breast is not emptied at each feeding, a signal is sent that less milk is needed, and production is reduced. Emptying the breast after each feeding ensures an adequate supply for the next feeding.
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