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The Postpartum Nurse Is Performing a Homecare Visit to a First-Time

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The postpartum nurse is performing a homecare visit to a first-time mother on her third day after delivery. She reports that her nipples are becoming sore. What statement indicates that further teaching is needed?


A) "I should try to keep the baby awake, and not let him stay latched on to the breast when he is asleep."
B) "Watching how much areola is visible will help me see whether he has a good mouthful of breast or not."
C) "My nipples will heal if I switch to bottle feeding for about 3 days while I pump my breasts."
D) "Rotating breastfeeding positions will allow the sore areas of my nipples to have less friction."

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