When a woman is diagnosed with postpartum depression (PPD) with psychotic features, one of the main concerns is that she may:
a. Have outbursts of anger. c. Harm her infant.
b. Neglect her hygiene. d. Lose interest in her husband.
ANS: C
Thoughts of harm to oneself' or the infant are among the most serious symptoms of PPD and require immediate assessment and intervention. Although outbursts of anger, hygiene neglect, and loss of interest in her husband are attributable to PPD, the major concern would be the potential to harm herself or her infant.
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