Postpartum Infections: Teaching a Client Who Has Mastitis (Active Learning Template - System Disorder, RM MN RN 10.0 Chp 21)
a- Instruct the client to thoroughly wash hands prior to breastfeeding.
b- Instruct the client to maintain cleanliness of breasts with frequent changes of breast pads.
c- Encourage the client to allow nipples to air‑dry.
d- Teach the client proper infant positioning and latching‑on techniques, including both the nipple and the areola. The client should release the infant's grasp on the nipple prior to removing the infant from the breast.
e- Instruct the client about completely emptying her breasts with each feeding to prevent milk stasis, which provides a medium for bacterial growth.
