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A postpartum woman presents to the perinatal clinic complaining of extreme breast tenderness and an inability to express milk on the left side when breastfeeding. What nonpharmacological comfort measure does the nurse teach this patient?
 
  A.
  Application of either warm or cold packs
  B.
  Expression of milk every 1-2 hours
  C.
  Ice and elevation of the breast when sitting
  D.
  Menthol-based lotion to draw the heat out
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This woman has the manifestations of mastitis and will be treated with antibiotics and analgesics. Comfort measures include applying either warm or cold packs to the breasts. If the woman wishes to continue breastfeeding, she should empty her breasts every 2-4 hours. Elevation and menthol-based lotions are not warranted.
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