The maternal home care nurse, who is orienting a new nurse, discusses maternal psychologic adaptations and stressors

Which statement by the maternal home care nurse reflects the correct approach to addressing potential and actual postpartum depression in maternal clients? 1. "Because emotional disorders and imbalances are a very sensitive subject, we try not to offend clients by routinely bringing up the topic of postpartum depression."
2. "For women with a history of depression, we include education about postpartum depression."
3. "Teaching about postpartum depression is a routine part of education for all maternal clients."
4. "If we suspect a woman may have developed postpartum depression, then we provide specialized education about that topic."


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Explanation:
1. Teaching content should include information on role changes and psychologic adjustments as well as skills. Risk factors and signs of postpartum depression should be reviewed with all women.
2. Teaching content should include information on role changes and psychologic adjustments as well as skills. Risk factors and signs of postpartum depression should be reviewed with all women.
3. Teaching content should include information on role changes and psychologic adjustments as well as skills. Risk factors and signs of postpartum depression should be reviewed with all women.
4. Teaching content should include information on role changes and psychologic adjustments as well as skills. Risk factors and signs of postpartum depression should be reviewed with all women.

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