The nurse is caring for a 2-month-old with a cleft palate. The child will undergo corrective surgery at age 3 months. The mother would like to continue breastfeeding the baby after surgery and wonders if it is possible. How should the nurse respond?
A) "There is a good chance that you will be able to breastfeed almost immediately."
B) "Breastfeeding is likely to be possible, but check with the surgeon."
C) "After the suture line heals, breastfeeding can resume."
D) "We will have to wait and see what happens after the surgery."
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