Answer:
C. Assessing the client's breastfeeding technique
Step-by-step explanation:
The nurse's initial reaction should be to assess the client's breastfeeding technique and try to identify any potential issues or problems that may be causing difficulties with breastfeeding.
The nurse should also assess the client's physical and emotional well-being, as well as assess the infant's feeding and weight gain. If the client is expressing a desire to switch to formula feeding, the nurse should consider the potential reasons for this request and try to address any concerns or issues the client may have.
The nurse should also consider the potential risks and benefits of switching to formula feeding and discuss these with the client and the practitioner, as appropriate.
In this situation, it would not be appropriate for the nurse to simply obtain the requested formula or administer prescribed pain medication without first assessing the client's breastfeeding technique and considering the potential reasons for the request to switch feeding methods.