A new mother,who has been breastfeeding for 1 month,calls the clinic to report that an area of her left breast is red,swollen,tender,very hot,and hard.She has a fever of 38.3°C.She has also had symptoms of flu,such as chills,sweating,and tiredness.From this description,what condition does the nurse suspect?

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The symptoms indicate mastitis,which stems from infection or stasis caused by a plugged duct.With a plugged duct,infection is not present.

A New Mother,who Has Been Breastfeeding for 1 Month,calls the Clinic