A Patient States, "My Breasts Are So Small

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient states, "My breasts are so small. I don't think I will be able to breastfeed my baby." Which is the nurse's best response?

• A) "It may be difficult but you should try anyway."
• B) "You can always supplement with formula."
• C) "All women have about the same amount of glandular tissue necessary to secrete milk."
• D) "The ability to produce breast milk depends on increased levels of estrogen and progesterone."

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Definitions:

Females

Individuals of a species that are typically characterized by the ability to produce eggs or bear offspring.

Lac Operon

An example of gene regulation in prokaryotes, involving a group of genes that are involved in the transport and breakdown of lactose in the cell.

Repressor

A substance, often a protein, that inhibits the expression of a gene.