Nursing Interventions and Education
Nursing Interventions and Education ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is helping a mother overcome common breastfeeding problems.
The mother reports having sore nipples that are cracked and bleeding.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
Applying lanolin cream or hydrogel pads to the nipples after each feeding can help soothe and heal sore nipples that are cracked and bleeding. Lanolin cream is safe for the baby and does not need to be washed off before feeding. Hydrogel pads can also provide cooling relief and create a moist wound healing environment.
Washing the nipples with soap and water before and after each feeding can dry out and irritate the skin, making the problem worse. The nipples do not need to be washed more than once a day with plain water.
Switching to formula feeding until the nipples heal completely can interfere with the establishment of breastfeeding and reduce the milk supply. Formula feeding can also increase the risk of infections and allergies for the baby. Breastfeeding should be continued as much as possible, even with sore nipples, as long as the baby is latched on correctly.
Using a nipple shield or a breast pump for every feeding can also affect the milk supply and the baby’s ability to breastfeed effectively. Nipple shields and breast pumps should only be used temporarily and under the guidance of a lactation consultant. They do not address the underlying cause of sore nipples, which is usually a poor latch.
Applying lanolin cream or hydrogel pads to the nipples after each feeding can help soothe and heal sore nipples that are cracked and bleeding. Lanolin cream is safe for the baby and does not need to be washed off before feeding. Hydrogel pads can also provide cooling relief and create a moist wound healing environment.
Choice B is wrong because washing the nipples with soap and water before and after each feeding can dry out and irritate the skin, making the problem worse. The nipples do not need to be washed more than once a day with plain water.
Choice C is wrong because switching to formula feeding until the nipples heal completely can interfere with the establishment of breastfeeding and reduce the milk supply. Formula feeding can also increase the risk of infections and allergies for the baby. Breastfeeding should be continued as much as possible, even with sore nipples, as long as the baby is latched on correctly.
Choice D is wrong because using a nipple shield or a breast pump for every feeding can also affect the milk supply and the baby’s ability to breastfeed effectively. Nipple shields and breast pumps should only be used temporarily and under the guidance of a lactation consultant. They do not address the underlying cause of sore nipples, which is usually a poor latch.
