The client having her second child is scheduled for a cesarean birth because the baby is in a breech presentation. The client states, "I'm wondering what will be different this time compared with my first birth, which was vaginal." What response is best?

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The correct response is B because it provides specific, relevant information about a postoperative care measure (sequential compression device) that the client would not have experienced with a vaginal birth. This device is used to prevent blood clots in the legs by improving circulation, which is a concern after cesarean surgery due to decreased mobility. The other options either provide vague reassurance (A), focus on negative aspects without offering constructive information (C), or provide incorrect information about breastfeeding post-epidural (D).

The Client Having Her Second Child Is Scheduled for a Cesarean