A 25-year-old gravida 1, para 1 who had an emergency cesarean birth 3 days ago is scheduled for discharge. As you prepare her for discharge, she begins to cry. Your initial action should be to:
a. assess her for pain.
b. point out how lucky she is to have a healthy baby.
c. explain that she is experiencing postpartum blues.
d. allow her time to express her feelings.
D
Although many women experience transient postpartum blues, they sometimes need assistance in expressing their feelings.
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