The nurse is preparing a list of self-care instructions for a postpartum patient who was diagnosed with mastitis. Which instructions should be included on the list? Select all that apply.
A.
Wear a supportive bra.
B.
Rest during the acute phase.
C.
Maintain a fluid intake of at least 3000 mL/day.
D.
Continue to breast-feed if the breasts are not too sore.
E.
Take the prescribed antibiotics until the soreness subsides.
F.
Avoid decompression of the breasts by breast-feeding or breast pump.