The nurse should instruct the lactating mother with mastitis about preventing future episodes by:
1. thoroughly emptying both breasts to prevent engorgement.
2. not breastfeeding the infant at night.
3. alternating breasts every 2 minutes during each feeding.
4. feeding the infant from only one breast during each feeding.
Answer: 1
1. Thorough emptying of breasts keeps milk from lying in the ducts and providing a medium for growth of organisms, which are usually spread from the infant's nose and throat.
2. Not breastfeeding during the night will encourage the development of mastitis.
3. Alternating feedings every 2 minutes will not help drain the breasts.
4. Using one breast for feeding will not help drain the breasts.
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