A New Mother Calls the Clinic to Report That Part

question 19

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's disease
• C)Plugged milk duct
• D)Mammary duct ectasia

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Definitions:

Promotion and Maintenance

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Chronic Illness Trajectory

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Patient's Support System

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