A client who is three days postpartum and is bottle-feeding her infant calls the nurse at the gynecology clinic with complaints of breast engorgement. What instruction should the nurse provide?
come in to see the physician immediately as this is abnormal
Number 3 is correct.
A tight binder is recommended for the client bottle-feeding her baby to reduce engorgement. Limiting fluid intake will not impact breast engorgement. A warm shower will stimulate milk production. As engorgement is normal several days postdelivery, seeing the physician is not necessary.
