Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 2036 of 2368
A nurse observes an ineffective latch even after teaching and reinforcement. What is the nurse's next action?
- Tell the client the latch will improve with time
- Advise the client to feed only every six hours
- Recommend stopping breastfeeding
- Refer the client to a lactation consultant
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Correct answer: Refer the client to a lactation consultant
A referral to a lactation consultant gives more help when the latch stays ineffective.
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