A 25-year-old client who has given birth is apprehensive about the use of certain drugs when breastfeeding. Which drug should the nurse ask the client to avoid during breastfeeding?

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Amphetamines should be avoided during breastfeeding as they can pass into breast milk and may harm the nursing infant, potentially causing irritability, poor sleeping patterns, and other adverse effects.

A 25-Year-Old Client Who Has Given Birth Is Apprehensive About