The nurse is teaching a non-breastfeeding patient measure to suppress lactation. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

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The patient should be advised to avoid massaging the breasts because this will stimulate milk production. Instruct the patient to wear a sports bra or other well-fitting bra 24 hours a day until the breasts become soft. Manage breast discomfort by application of ice, or cold cabbage leaves, which reduce vasocongestion. Advise the patient to refrain from allowing warm water to fall directly on the breasts during showers and pumping because these actions will stimulate milk production.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Non-Breastfeeding Patient Measure to Suppress