During a home visit the nurse is concerned that a new mother is experiencing postpartum blues. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical determination? Select all that apply
1. Fear
2. Anger
3. Euphoria
4. Anorexia
5. Weepiness
2, 4, 5
Explanation:
1. The postpartum blues consist of a transient period of depression that occurs during the first few days of the puerperium. Fear is not commonly associated with postpartum blues.
2. The postpartum blues consist of a transient period of depression that occurs during the first few days of the puerperium. It may be manifested by anger.
3. The postpartum blues consist of a transient period of depression that occurs during the first few days of the puerperium. Euphoria is not commonly associated with postpartum blues.
4. The postpartum blues consist of a transient period of depression that occurs during the first few days of the puerperium. It may be manifested by anorexia.
5. The postpartum blues consist of a transient period of depression that occurs during the first few days of the puerperium. It may be manifested by weepiness.
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