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On the third postpartum day a client who is breastfeeding calls the clinic complaining of hot, hard, aching breasts. what recommendation should the nurse include in the response?

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The answer to this question would be: Apply warm, moist cloths to both breasts before nursing.

The condition of the patient is called mastitis. It is an inflammation or infection of the mammae and commonly found in a patient who breastfeeding. It can be caused by a clogged milk duct and apply a warm compress could lessen the dilate it.
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