A breastfeeding patient says “My doctor said I have mastalgia. What does that mean?” Which response by the nurse is best? a. “That means you may have an infection in your breasts.”  b. “Mastalgia is...

A breastfeeding patient says “My doctor said I have mastalgia. What does that mean?” Which response by the nurse is best?

a. “That means you may have an infection in your breasts.”

 b. “Mastalgia is just the normal discomfort that is associated with breastfeeding.”

 c. “The word mastalgia just means breast pain; it can occur with monthly cycles of hormone levels.”

d. “Mastalgia is the medical term for fibrocystic breast disease. It is important to have it treated promptly.”