Question

After teaching a client with mastitis about caring for her breasts, the nurse determines that the client has understood the instructions when she makes which statement?

Answer 1

Answer:

"I can use warm soaks to my breast to relieve the discomfort."

Explanation:

Mastitis may be defined as the medical condition that involves the inflammation and infection in the breast tissue. If the inflammation is severe, proper medication is required.

The mastitis shows the symptoms like warmth of the breast, enlargement of breast and burning sensation. The inflammation can be reduced by using the warm soaks or heat pads to reduce the inflammation and provide comfort to the breast.