A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a postpartum client who plans to bottle-feed her newborn.
Which instruction should the nurse include to promote lactation suppression?
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a postpartum client who plans to bottle-feed her newborn.
Which instruction should the nurse include to promote lactation suppression?
A. “Wear a supportive bra and apply warm compresses to reduce engorgement.”
[29%]
B. “Manually express milk to relieve fullness.”
[17%]
C. “Drink extra fluids to help dry up your milk supply.”
[3%]
D. “Avoid nipple stimulation to suppress lactation.”
[51%]
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Subject/Lesson
Subject
Maternal & Newborn Health
Lesson
Postpartum
Client Need
Test Plan
Health Promotion and Maintenance
Related Topic
Ante/Intra/Postpartum and Newborn Care
Item Type
Item Type
Application
Explanation
Choice D is correct. Avoiding nipple stimulation and wearing a tight, supportive bra helps suppress milk production and reduce discomfort.
Choice A is incorrect. Warm compresses stimulate milk flow and are used for breastfeeding clients.
Choice B is incorrect. Expressing milk promotes continued milk production.
Choice C is incorrect. Increased fluid intake may increase milk production rather than reduce it.
Learning Objective
Identify appropriate interventions to suppress lactation in clients who choose not to breastfeed.
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Additional Info
✓ Lactation suppression typically resolves within a few days to a week.
✓ Cold packs and analgesics can help relieve engorgement discomfort.
