A mother who gave birth a week ago contacts her doula complaining of a cracked and fissured nipple on her right breast. The mother has been diagnosed with mastitis by her healthcare provider. Which of the following teachings is the most effective when helping a client with mastitis?

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If a client has one good and one cracked nipple, instruct her to begin breastfeeding on the unaffected nipple. Antibiotic therapy is prescribed for clients with mastitis, but the mother should be advised to continue breastfeeding. If the breasts are too painful, the mother may manually extract the milk until the mastitis is resolved. The client should be instructed to wear a good supportive bra to relieve pain.

A Mother Who Gave Birth a Week Ago Contacts Her