A Patient Who Is Still Breast-Feeding Her Infant Has Arrived

A patient who is still breast-feeding her infant has arrived at the clinic complaining of sore breasts. The physician has diagnosed mastitis. Which of the following statements made by the patient will require correction by the nurse?

A) "They tell me this is usually caused by a Staph infection."
B) "I need to make sure to wash my hands thoroughly before touching my breasts."
C) "I need to stop breast-feeding until all my antibiotics have been taken."
D) "A clogged duct in my breast has become clogged."

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