Personal risk factors that have been consistently shown to play a role in predicting postpartum depression include:

a. strong mother-infant bonding
b. low level of social support
c. premature delivery
d. neonatal complications


B
The most important personal factor for postpartum depression is low level of social support. Giving birth requires a revision of the current role. A support system can assist the new mother in making the role transition required. The support system can also provide assistance with normal responsibilities and at times provide the new mother with a period of respite.

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a. Aortic regurgitation b. Aortic stenosis c. Mitral stenosis d. Mitral regurgitation

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A nurse is formulating a diagnosis for a patient who is reliving a brutal mugging that took place several months ago. The patient is crying uncontrollably and states that he "can't live with this fear

" Which of the following diagnoses for this patient is correctly written? A) post-trauma syndrome related to being attacked B) psychological overreaction related to being attacked C) needs assistance coping with attack D) mental distress related to being attacked

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The nurse cares for a client who wants to try biofeedback for relief of chronic pain. What advantages to this therapy does the nurse recognize? Select all that apply.

A. Increases circulation and endorphins. B. Completely controlled by the client. C. Rapid pain relief. D. Redirects energy flow through pressure on meridian points. E. Promotes stress reduction as well as pain relief.

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Which of the following began in 1977 as a result of a resolution adopted by the World Health Organization (WHO)?

a. National Health Services Corps b. Medicare c. Managed care d. Primary Health Care Movement

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