Aclient arrives at the clinic with swollen, tender breasts and flulike symptoms. a diagnosis of mastitis is made. what does the nurse plan to do?

Inflammation of breast tissue in the presence or absence of infection is known as mastitis. This generally takes place in lactating women because of plugged milk ducts. It may be diagnosed as an inflamed, red, firm region on the breast, which is painful.  

The following are the nursing plan for mastitis:  

1. Evaluate vital signs for systemic infection, as it may not be an outcome of infection, and monitor for fever.  

2. Assess for swelling, erythema, and tenderness in breasts.  

3. Make the patient drink ample quantity of water, and apply warm compresses prior to breastfeeding.  

4. Provide lactation education and examine patient breastfeeding.  

5. Provide medicines like ibuprofen or acetaminophen in order to reduce pain, fever, and swelling.  

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