The home care nurse is planning care for a client with a history of postpartum depression after the births of all her children. Based on this data, which will the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
Select all that apply.
A) Encouraging the client to take advantage of those who want to help and maintain outside interests
B) Contacting the healthcare provider to ensure the client is prescribed medication for postpartum depression
C) Encouraging as much sleep as possible
D) Focusing on the care the other children need
E) Instructing the client to eat a healthful diet with limited alcohol intake
Answer: A, E
Because the client has a history of postpartum depression with other children, the nurse needs to plan prevention strategies for the client. By taking advantage of those who want to help and maintaining outside interests, the client may prevent the onset of postpartum depression. Instructing to eat a healthful diet with limited alcohol intake is another strategy to prevent postpartum depression. The other interventions would not help prevent postpartum depression.
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