The breastfeeding client asks the nurse about appropriate contraception methods while lactating. What is the best answer for the nurse to give?
A. Most breastfeeding mothers do not resume sexual activity.
B. Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are easy to use and easy to insert prior to sexual intercourse.
C. Breastfeeding hampers ovulation, but to be safe, use condoms.
D. Breastfeeding prevents ovulation, so no contraception is needed.
Question 2
The nurse is preparing to discharge a postpartum client. Which statement should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?
A. You may want to take a long walk each day to get your energy back.
B. Many new mothers need to nap once or twice a day during the first weeks.
C. If you become too fatigued, you should switch from breastfeeding to formula.
D. Exhaustion indicates that your nutritional intake is not adequate.
