A new mother says to the nurse,"It really hurts me to breastfeed.I think I should wean my baby." The most appropriate response by the nurse is,

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The nurse should first assess the mother's concerns and provide her with support and education to address the discomfort. Asking about how and when it hurts will help the nurse understand the cause of the discomfort and provide appropriate interventions. Simply telling the mother to wean or continue breastfeeding without understanding her concerns and providing education and support could be detrimental to the mother and the baby's health.

A New Mother Says to the Nurse,"It Really Hurts Me