Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who is beginning to breastfeed her newborn after delivery. The new mother states, "l don't want to take anything for pain because I am breastfeeding." Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
"We can time your pain medication so that you have an hour or two before the next feeding."
Rationale:
🔷 Timing pain medication allows peak drug levels to decrease before the next breastfeeding session.
🔷 This strategy minimizes infant exposure to the drug through breast milk.
🔷 Pain control enhances maternal comfort, improves let-down reflex, and supports effective breastfeeding.
🔷 Most analgesics compatible with breastfeeding are safe when appropriately timed.
🔷 The nurse must balance pain relief with maternal preferences and newborn safety.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN Custom Exam(s)
- Answer Choices: 4