On the second day postpartum, the client who is bottlefeeding experiences engorgement. Which should the nurse encourage to enhance the client's comfort?
1. Removing her bra
2. Applying heat to her breasts
3. Applying ice packs to her breasts
4. Limiting breastfeeding to twice daily
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Explanation:
1. Removing her bra will only serve to increase breast milk production. A tight-fitting bra should be worn at all times for 5 to 7 days and only removed when showering.
2. Applying heat will promote breast milk production.
3. Applying ice packs to the breasts relieves discomfort through the numbing effect of ice.
4. Limiting breastfeeding to twice per day actually would decrease the flow of breast milk eventually, and would not serve to decrease the discomfort of the mother.
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