The nurse recognizes that a major concern when a woman exhibits symptoms of severe postpartum depression is that she may:
a. Have outbursts of anger against her family
b. Neglect her own hygiene and become physically ill
c. Lose interest in her husband
d. Neglect or harm her own infant
ANS: D
Women suffering from postpartum depression may be ambivalent regarding their newborns. Suicidal or delusional thoughts may arise, putting both mother and infant at risk.
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Which of the following responses is the most appropriate for the nurse to make? 1. "Most early pregnancy tests are not reliable.". 2. "Pregnancy can be detected 24 to 48 hours after conception, depending on the test.". 3. "Pregnancy cannot be detected before 12 days after conception.". 4. "Most pregnancy tests cannot differentiate between pregnancy and premenstrual hormone levels.".
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