A postpartum woman has been diagnosed with postpartum psychosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform?
a. Supervise all infant care.
b. Maintain client on strict bed rest.
c. Restrict visitation to her partner.
d. Carefully monitor toileting.
ANS: a
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a. It is essential that a client diagnosed with postpartum (PP) psychosis not be left alone with her infant.
b. There is no need for a client with PP psychosis to be on strict bed rest.
c. Visitation is not usually restricted to the woman's partner.
d. There is no need to monitor the client's toileting.
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