A postpartum client who is bottle-feeding develops breast engorgement. Which is the best recommendation for the nurse to provide this client?

A. Avoid stimulation of the breasts and wear a tight bra: This is the most appropriate recommendation for a bottle-feeding postpartum client with breast engorgement. Minimizing breast stimulation and wearing a supportive, tight-fitting bra can help reduce milk production and alleviate discomfort. B. Express a small amount of breast milk by hand: This action may provide temporary relief but can stimulate further milk production, which is not advisable for a client who is bottle-feeding and attempting to suppress lactation. C. Place warm packs on both breasts: Warmth can promote milk flow and is typically recommended for breastfeeding mothers. For a bottle-feeding client, cold compresses are more appropriate to reduce engorgement. D. Take a prescribed analgesic and expose breasts to air: While analgesics can help manage discomfort, exposing the breasts to air has no therapeutic benefit for engorgement and may increase discomfort. This is not the best overall recommendation.