The postpartum client states that she doesn't understand why she can't enjoy being with her baby. The nurse is concerned about:
1. Postpartum psychosis.
2. Postpartum infection.
3. Postpartum depression.
4. Postpartum blues.
3
Rationale:
1. Postpartum psychosis is more severe, and includes hallucinations and irrationality, which are not represented in this situation.
2. Postpartum infection has nothing to do with this situation.
3. Postpartum depression is characterized by feelings of failure and self-accusation, among others.
4. Postpartum blues are characterized by mild depression interspersed with happier feelings, and is self-limiting.
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