A New Mother Calls the Clinic to Report That Part

question 29

Multiple Choice

A new mother calls the clinic to report that part of her left breast is red,swollen,tender,very hot,and hard.She has a fever of 38.3° C.She also has had symptoms of influenza,such as chills,sweating,and feeling tired.The nurse notices that she has been breastfeeding for 1 month.From her description,what condition does the nurse suspect?

• A)Mastitis
• B)Paget disease
• C)Plugged milk duct
• D)Mammary duct ectasia

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