Condition/ S+S
On post-partum day 4 the nurse notes swollen breasts that are warm and painful to touch, along with a low grade fever. The nurse teaches the mom that she is experiencing:
What is Engorgement
Name 3 causes of sore nipples.
What is
-improper latch or position
-improper unlatch
-incorrect suckling
-engorgement
-thrush
-incorrect pump use
-ankyloglossia
The nurse teaches a mother about 3 ways to treat engorgement, such as?
What is
-proper latch and position/ listening for swallows
-breastfeeding frequently (q1.5-2hrs)
-moist warmth for 2-5 mins
-massage breast
-cold cabbage to breast
-cold compress for non-lactating women
-express milk
-avoid supplements
-analgesics
What is the condition called associated with an afebrile mom who has a warm, tender breast with a painful lump on palpation?
What is Milk Stasis
The nurse understands that mastitis is usually caused by a...
What is a plugged duct
A nurse is caring for a postpartum 27-year-old female who complains of having sore nipples. She has allergies to nuts, wool and perfume, and her GTPAL is as follows: 3, 2, 0, 1, 2. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
a) I will begin nursing with the least sore side first.
b) I can use Lanolin cream to help relieve some of the pain.
c) Listening for swallows ensures the baby has a proper latch.
d) Soap can further irritate the nipples, so I must refrain from using it on this area.
b) I can use Lanolin cream to help relieve some of the pain.
Identify 4 clinical manifestations of a mother experiencing thrush.
What is
-cracked, sore nipples that do not heal
-shooting/ burning pain through breast
-pink, flaky, itchy or red nipples
-vaginal yeast infection
What are 3 causes of breast engorgement?
What is
-poor latch
-long stretches between nursing
-rapid increase in milk volume
-abrupt weaning
What are 5 nursing interventions the nurse can teach a mother with mastitis?
What is:
-continue breastfeeding
-ensure proper latch and suckling
-breastfeed on sore side first
-express milk until relief
-different nursing positions
-antibiotics and analgesic
-rest, eat, drink well
-avoid soothers and supplements
-smoking cessation