A 28-year-old primigravida develops an erythematous skin discoloration in the upper outer quadrant of the left breast. She has achy, flu-like symptoms and fever to 101°F. You suspect bacterial mastitis. At this time, what would you do? A. stop breastfeeding and have the mother express her breast milk until the infection is cleared B. continue breastfeeding and treat the mother with hot compresses and antibiotics C. continue breastfeeding and treat both the mother and the infant with antibiotics D. discontinue breastfeeding for now and provide antibiotics to the mother E. discontinue any further breastfeeding and perform an incision and drainage immediately
Posted on: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 08:11:40 +0000
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