The home care nurse would determine that a client being treated for postpartum depression is improving in status when which of the following is assessed in the client?
1. Watching television in the living room while the baby is in the crib crying
2. Dirty dishes in the sink, beds unmade, and client is wearing clothing for sleep
3. Client in casual wear, holding baby while rocking in a chair
4. Spouse making dinner, client in bed asleep, baby in rocker in the kitchen
3. Client in casual wear, holding baby while rocking in a chair
Rationale:
The nurse who observes the client in casual wear, holding baby while rocking in a chair, should determine that treatment for postpartum depression has been effective since these are signs the client is improving. The other choices would indicate disinterest in child care and care of the home. The client who is sleeping while the spouse is making dinner and watching the baby would indicate treatment has not been effective at all.
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