The mother is complaining that she feels as though she has the flu and complains of fatigue and aching muscles. On further assessment the nurse notes a localized area of redness on the left breast

A new mother is seen in a health care clinic 2 weeks after giving birth to a healthy newborn infant. The mother is complaining that she feels as though she has the flu and complains of fatigue and aching muscles. On further assessment the nurse notes a localized area of redness on the left breast, and the mother is diagnosed with mastitis. The mother asks the nurse about the condition. The appropriate nursing response is which of the following?
a) "Mastitis usually involves both breasts."
b) "Mastitis can occur at any time during breast-feeding."
c) "Mastitis usually is caused by wearing a supportive bra."
d) "Mastitis is most common for women who have breast-fed in the past."