A breastfeeding client who is 2 weeks' postpartum tells the nurse her nipples are very sore and she is able to breastfeed for only short periods.The nurse should recognize the client is at risk for developing:

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Mastitis is the inflammation of the breast during breastfeeding.Symptoms appear 2 to 4 weeks after birth and result in shorter periods of breastfeeding.

A Breastfeeding Client Who Is 2 Weeks' Postpartum Tells the Nurse