A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is 48 hours af…
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is 48 hours after a vaginal delivery of a healthy term newborn. The client reports bilateral breast engorgement, nipple tenderness, and a feeling of heaviness. She states, “My breasts are so painful and hard that I’m thinking about stopping breastfeeding.” Assessment findings include firm, warm breasts with flattened nipples; the newborn is latching poorly but has stable vital signs and adequate urine output. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to both relieve the client’s discomfort and promote continued breastfeeding?