A nurse is teaching a postpartum mother how to breastfeed her infant.The nurse notes that the mother is alert and agrees that breastfeeding is important to her and beneficial to her baby.The nurse outlines the expectations of breastfeeding for the mother and the baby.Considering the events of instruction,what should the nurse do next?

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Asking the mother about her previous experience with breastfeeding identifies her educational needs.Using the TEACH mnemonic,the first thing the nurse should do is "Tune in": listen before starting to teach; the client's needs should direct the content.

A Nurse Is Teaching a Postpartum Mother How to Breastfeed