What may be a sign of postpartum psychosis?
a. Occasional tearful-ness c. Fatigue
b. Concern about the newborn's health d. Insomnia
D
Insomnia and sleep and eating disturbances are common manifestations of postpartum psychosis. Occasional tearfulness, fatigue, and concern about the newborn's health are not characteristics of postpartum psychosis. Other characteristics of postpartum psychosis include extreme mood lability, irritability, delusions, hallucinations, and sometimes animosity toward the neonate.
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