A patient asks the nurse how safe it is to take medications while breastfeeding. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
A) "Breastfeed immediately before or after the dose is taken."
B) "Avoid all medications while breastfeeding, even prescribed drugs."
C) "It does not matter when you take your medications. Drugs cannot pass into breastmilk."
D) "All medications are completely safe while breastfeeding."

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Many medications can be safely taken while breastfeeding, but timing the breastfeeding session immediately before or after taking the medication can minimize the baby's exposure to the drug. This is because the concentration of the medication in the breastmilk is likely to be lower at these times. Not all medications are safe, and it's incorrect to say that drugs cannot pass into breastmilk or that all medications are safe. Avoiding all medications is also not practical or necessary with proper medical guidance.

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