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A postpartum client decides to bottle-feed her neonate. Which client statement indicates the need for further teaching about preventing engorgement?

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"Taking hot showers can help reduce engorgement."

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement made by a client that would indicate the need for further teaching would be "Taking hot showers can help reduce engorgement." That is because Engorgement is when the breast tissue overfills with milk, blood, and other fluids which causes swelling, and pain. Heat (like from a hot shower) can increase swelling. The best thing to do would be to apply ice for 15–20 minutes at a time between feeds to reduce swelling.

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