Asked by Maylen Bland on Jul 12, 2024
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During the examination of a woman in her second trimester of pregnancy, the nurse notices the presence of a small amount of yellow drainage from the nipples. How does the nurse interpret this finding?
A) An indication that the woman's milk is coming in.
B) A sign of possible breast cancer in a pregnant woman.
C) Most likely colostrum and considered a normal finding at this stage of the pregnancy.
D) Too early in the pregnancy for lactation to begin and refers the woman to a specialist.
Colostrum
The first form of milk produced by the mammary glands of mammals (including humans) immediately following delivery of the newborn, rich in antibodies and nutrients.
Lactation
The secretion of milk by the mammary glands of a postpartum female, providing nourishment to the newborn.
Nipples
Specialized body structures located on the chest that can secrete milk in females and are present in both sexes without milk-producing function in males.
- Gain an understanding of the physical changes and assessments associated with a standard pregnancy.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the physical changes and assessments associated with a standard pregnancy.
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