The community nurse is meeting a new mother for the first time. The client delivered her first child 5 days ago after a 12-hour labor. Neither the mother nor the infant had any complications during the birth or postpartum period
Which statement by the client would indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing postpartum blues? 1. "I am so happy and blessed to have my new baby."
2. "One minute I'm laughing and the next I'm crying."
3. "My husband is helping out by changing the baby at night."
4. "Breastfeeding is going quite well now that the engorgement is gone."
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Explanation: 2. The postpartum blues consist of a transient period of depression that occurs during the first few days of puerperium. Symptoms may include mood swings, anger, weepiness, anorexia, difficulty sleeping, and a feeling of letdown.
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