A nurse is discussing the signs and symptoms of mastitis with a mother who is breastfeeding.Which one of the following signs should the nurse teach the mother about?

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Breast tenderness,breast warmth,breast redness,and fever and flulike symptoms are commonly associated with mastitis and should be included in the nurse's discussion of mastitis.Increased heart rate is not associated with mastitis.A small white blister on the tip of the nipple generally is not associated with mastitis.It is commonly seen in women who have a plugged milk duct.

A Nurse Is Discussing the Signs and Symptoms of Mastitis