The mother of a 6-month-old baby brings her son in for his follow-up well-child appointment. The mother informs the nurse that the baby "seems depressed.". Which of the following would be an appropriate response by the nurse to the mother?
1. "Infants are too young and can't be diagnosed with depression.".
2. "Since you haven't had any episodes of depression, the baby is not at risk for developing depression.".
3. "The baby appears to be interactive and happy here.".
4. "I see that the baby looks away from you when you talk to him and shows little interest in his rattle.".
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1. Infants are at risk for depression when separated from their primary caregiver for an extended period of time.
2. The chemical makeup of each individual is different, and depression is not always hereditary.
3. Depression in infants manifests as a sad expression or lack of expression, looking away when spoken to, lacking interest in play, and having trouble sleeping or eating. The nurse should seek information about the infant's interactions.
4. Depression in infants manifests as a sad expression or lack of expression, looking away when spoken to, lacking interest in play, and having trouble sleeping or eating. Infants are at risk for depression when separated from their primary caregiver for an extended period of time or if the mother is depressed.
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