When is breast engorgement most likely to occur?
a. When the infant's mouth surrounds the areola when feeding
b. When the breast tissue becomes congested
c. When the breast is emptied completely at each feeding
d. When the infant's mouth grasps the nipple firmly
ANS: B
Engorgement is the result of venous and lymphatic stasis (congestion). Emptying the breast at each feeding, the infant grasping the nipple firmly, and the infant's mouth surrounding the areola when feeding are all measures that will aid in decreasing engorgement.
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