The nurse is assessing a breastfeeding mom 72 hours after birth. when assessing her breasts, the client reports bilateral breast pain around the entire breast. what is the most likely cause of the pain?

Engorgement

The patient is only 72 hours post-delivery and is complaining of bilateral breast tenderness. Milk typically comes in at 72 hours after delivery, and with the production of the milk comes engorgement. The other problems do not typically develop until there is fully established breastfeeding.