When a breastfeeding mother complains that her breasts are leaking milk, the nurse can offer which effective intervention?
1. Decrease the number of minutes the newborn is at the breast per feeding.
2. Decrease the mother's fluid intake.
3. Place absorbent pads in the bra.
4. Administer oxytocin.
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Rationale 1: Decreasing the number of minutes the newborn is at the breast would be contraindicated for a breastfeeding patient.
Rationale 2: Decreasing the mother's fluid intake would be contraindicated for a breastfeeding patient.
Rationale 3: Absorbent breast pads can be worn in the bra to help absorb secretions from leaking breasts during letdown.
Rationale 4: Administering oxytocin would be contraindicated for a breastfeeding patient.
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