The home care nurse is planning care for a client with a history of postpartum depression with previous children. Which of the following should be included in this plan of care?
1. Contact the physician to ensure the client is prescribed medication for postpartum depression
2. Take advantage of those who want to help and maintain outside interests
3. Focus on the care the other children need
4. Encourage as much sleep as possible
2. Take advantage of those who want to help and maintain outside interests
Rationale:
Since 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. The other interventions would not help prevent postpartum depression.
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