On the 3rd day postpartum, a patient who is not breastfeeding experiences engorgement. To relieve her discomfort, the nurse should encourage the patient to:

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Since the patient is not breastfeeding, using a breast pump would not be a good solution. Removing her bra might add to the discomfort. Applying heat to the breasts would increase blood flow and exacerbate symptoms. The best solution for engorgement is to apply cold packs to decrease blood flow and reduce inflammation.

On the 3rd Day Postpartum, a Patient Who Is Not