A home health nurse is caring for a client who has unilateral mastitis and is experiencing discomfort in the affected breast. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Recommend the client avoid wearing a nursing bra until symptoms resolve.

Suggest the client apply warm compresses to the affected breast.

Encourage the client to limit oral fluid intake to decrease milk production.

Tell the client to apply hydrocortisone ointment to the affected area.