A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is breastfeeding their newborn and reports that their nipples have become sore and cracked.Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

Begin each feeding with the breast that is most sore, so the newborn spends less time on it.

Use breast pads with a moisture-proof lining to keep the nipples moist.

Breastfeed the baby less frequently to give the nipples time to heal.

Apply colostrum to the nipples after feeding to help them heal.