Question

The nurse is administering a postpartal woman an antibiotic for mastitis. Which statement by the mother indicates that she understood the nurse’s explanation of care?

Answer 1

Answer: The statement that indicates the woman understood the nurse's explanation of care is; "I can continue to breastfeed my infant, but it may be somewhat uncomfortable."

Explanation:

Many mothers who breastfeed may get mastitis. This is a painful, but curable, inflammation of the tissues in the breast area. Sometimes, this can cause an infection that the mother will need to take antibiotics for. The mother may get chills and sometimes a fever when she has mastitis.