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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Category - Neonatal

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A breastfeeding mother who is seven days post-partum calls the nurse complaining of a reddened, painful breast and elevated body temperature. Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most appropriate?
  1. “Continue breast-feeding until the pain begins to subside.”
  2. “Notify the physician because you may need medication.”
  3. “Breast-feed only on the unaffected breast.”
  4. “Stop breast-feeding because you probably have an infection.”
Explanation
Answer - B - The response by the nurse that would be most appropriate is “Notify the physician because you may need medication.” Mastitis is an infection of the breast that presents with fever, chills, and a painful reddened area on the breast. It is generally unilateral in nature. It requires antibiotic therapy and is usually caused by bacteria.
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