Maternal-newborn nursing · practice question
A postpartum client on the mother-baby unit is being evaluated for breastfeeding initiation. Assessment data include the client has engorgement and difficulty helping the newborn latch. The nurse is evaluating discharge teaching. Which client statement shows correct understanding?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. "I will call the nurse if I have new or worse symptoms before my follow-up appointment."
Why
Effective teaching includes when to seek help for worsening symptoms. Stopping medications or delaying reports are unsafe.
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