A patient who gave birth 24 hours ago has not been able to breastfeed because her milk has not come in.Which test should the nurse expect the health-care provider to order for this patient to assess this problem?
A)Prolactin
B)Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
C)Pseudocholinesterase
D)Pyruvate kinase (PK)

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Prolactin is a hormone responsible for milk production in lactating women. A blood test for prolactin levels can help determine if there is an issue with milk production. The other test options, PSA, pseudocholinesterase, and pyruvate kinase, are not relevant to lactation or breast milk production.

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