Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 2035 of 2368
Which observation during a breastfeeding session shows an effective latch?
- The infant's head is turned to the side while feeding at the breast.
- The client's nipple is cracked and painful during the entire feeding.
- The infant's mouth is wide and takes in the areola, not just the nipple.
- The nipple looks flattened and irregular in shape after the feeding.
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Correct answer: The infant's mouth is wide and takes in the areola, not just the nipple.
A wide mouth with the areola in the mouth, a straight head, and no pain show a good latch.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Postpartum Care: Latch. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026