Nursing Interventions for Lochia
Nursing Interventions for Lochia ( 12 Questions)
(select all that apply) A nurse is teaching a breastfeeding client about engorgement prevention and management.
What should the nurse include in the teaching?
The correct answer is choice A and E. The nurse should include in the teaching that the client should nurse the baby frequently and on demand, and apply cold cabbage leaves to the breasts after feeding.
applying warm compresses to the breasts before feeding can increase blood flow and worsen engorgement. Warmth before feeding can help milk flow more easily, but it should be used with caution.
wearing a tight-fitting bra or binder can restrict milk flow and cause milk stasis, which can lead to engorgement, blocked ducts and mastitis. A supportive but not too tight bra is recommended.
expressing some milk manually or with a pump can stimulate more milk production and exacerbate engorgement. Expressing some milk to soften the breast before feeding can help the baby latch on better, but it should be done gently and minimally.
The correct answer is choice A and E. The nurse should include in the teaching that the client should nurse the baby frequently and on demand, and apply cold cabbage leaves to the breasts after feeding.