The nurse is demonstrating to a patient the proper steps for breastfeeding a newborn. Put these steps in the logical order that would assist the patient in placing the newborn to her breast.

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First, the newborn should be positioned tummy to tummy with the mother (D). Then, the newborn's nose should be at the level of the nipple (E). Next, tickle the newborn's lips with the nipple to encourage opening (A). Once the mouth is wide open (C), allow the newborn to latch on to the nipple (B).

The Nurse Is Demonstrating to a Patient the Proper Steps