A postpartum woman who describes symptoms of hallucinations and suicidal thoughts is most likely experiencing postpartum __________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
ANS: psychosis
Postpartum psychosis is a rare but severe form of mental illness that severely affects not only the new mother, but the entire family. Postpartum psychosis may present with symptoms of postpartum depression. However, the distinguishing signs of psychosis are hallucinations, delusions, agitation, confusion, disorientation, sleep disturbances, suicidal and homicidal thoughts, and a loss of touch with reality.
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A) Interpreting quality indicators B) Employee's job satisfaction survey C) Performance appraisal D) Reward and development survey
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