When the 4-Week Postpartum Patient with Mastitis Asks the Nurse

question 24

Multiple Choice

When the 4-week postpartum patient with mastitis asks the nurse if she can continue to breastfeed,the nurse's most helpful response is:

• A) "Stop breastfeeding until the infection clears. "
• B) "Pump the breasts to continue milk production, but do not give breast milk to the infant. "
• C) "Begin all feedings with the affected breast until the mastitis is resolved. "
• D) "Breastfeeding can continue unless there is any abscess formation. "

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Definitions:

Target Cells

Specific cells affected by hormones or drugs due to the presence of particular receptors to which these substances bind.

Microbial Growth

The increase in number of microorganisms in a population due to reproduction, typically measured by colony forming units in microbiology.

Sebum

An oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands in the skin, responsible for lubricating and waterproofing the skin and hair.

Histamine

Amine released by mast cells and basophils that promotes inflammation.