Which statement by the nurse indicates a good understanding of postpartum blues?
A.
"You need to get involved with taking care of this baby."
B.
"You are lucky to have a healthy baby. The patient in the next room would give anything to be in your place."
C.
"You look tired. Why don't you rest for a bit and I will come back later to start some teaching."
D.
"I will call the social worker to check into alternate caregiving for the new baby."
ANS: C
This response indicates understanding that postpartum blues is transient and that time and rest are major healers. The other responses are all inappropriate, as they are judgmental.
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