The nurse is assessing a client in the third trimester of pregnancy and notes a yellowish discharge from both breasts. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

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Yellowish discharge from both breasts during the third trimester of pregnancy is colostrum, which is considered a normal finding. It is an early form of breast milk, and its presence indicates that the client's body is preparing for breastfeeding. Therefore, option C is the correct choice, and the nurse should document this finding as normal. Option A is incorrect because there is no need to ask the client about breastfeeding as this finding is normal. Option B is unnecessary as this is a normal finding, so there is no need to notify the healthcare provider. Option D is also unnecessary as a culture is not required for colostrum.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Client in the Third Trimester