Which would the nurse recommend to a client who is formula feeding her infant and complains of discomfort from engorged breasts?

A client asks about the difference between cow's milk and breast milk. The nurse should respond that cow's milk differs from human milk in that it contains what?

Less protein, less calcium, and more carbohydrates

More protein, less calcium, and fewer carbohydrates

Less protein, more calcium, and more carbohydrates

More protein, more calcium, and fewer carbohydrates

-Lethargy, Ambivalence, Emotional lability

Lethargy reflects the lack of physical and emotional energy that is associated with depression. Ambivalence, the coexistence of contradictory feelings about an object, person, or idea, is associated with postpartum depression. Emotional lability is associated with postpartum depression. Anorexia, rather than increased appetite, is associated with postpartum depression; the client lacks the physical and emotional energy to eat. Insomnia, rather than long periods of sleep, is associated with depression.

Which would the nurse recommend to a client who is formula feeding her infant and complains of discomfort from engorged breast?

To treat engorgement, recommend that the mother puts warm compresses on her breasts or takes a warm shower and expresses enough milk to reduce discomfort which helps make attachment easier.

What is the best treatment for breast engorgement?

Treatment for Engorgement Relief Apply warm, wet compresses and gently massage breasts 10 minutes before feeding to help with milk flow. If baby is having trouble latching, express a little milk by hand or by pumping on a low setting, until the areola has softened enough for him or her to latch easier.

How do you stop engorgement when not breastfeeding?

How to relieve breast engorgement if you're not breastfeeding.
Bind your breasts. ... .
Use ice packs or bags of frozen vegetables to help soothe discomfort..
Wear a supportive bra, like a sports bra..
Avoid any kind of nipple stimulation or pumping a lot of milk. ... .
Take a pain reliever like acetaminophen or ibuprofen..

What causes breast engorgement during breastfeeding?

Breast engorgement is caused by congestion of fluid and blood in the breast. Fullness in the breast from early milk production can prevent drainage of fluids and cause painful swelling. Some women do not ever experience breast engorgement.