A nurse is assisting a client who is postpartum with her first breastfeeding experience. When the client asks how much of the nipple she should put into the newborn's mouth, which of the following responses should the nurse make?

Rationale: A. Babies do not instinctively know how much of the nipple to take; proper latch technique needs guidance from the parent or nurse. B. Only taking part of the nipple is incorrect because an improper latch can cause nipple pain and ineffective milk transfer. C. Placing the nipple and as much of the areola as possible into the newborn’s mouth ensures a deep latch, allowing the baby to effectively extract milk and reducing the risk of nipple trauma for the mother. D. Including breast tissue beyond the areola is unnecessary and can cause discomfort; the focus should be on the nipple and areola for proper latch.