How might the nurse instruct the patient to stimulate her nipples in an attempt to increase the quality of uterine contractions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Place a warm, moist washcloth over the breast.
b. Brush the nipples with a dry washcloth.
c. Gently pull on the nipples.
d. Apply suction to the nipples with a breast pump.
e. Press the palms of her hands down on her breasts.
ANS: B, C, D
Brushing nipples with a dry washcloth, gently pulling nipples, and applying suction with a breast pump are all effective methods of nipple stimulation, which will increase the quality of uterine contractions.
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