The home care nurse determines that a client being treated for postpartum depression is improving. Which assessment data supports the nurse's conclusion?
A) Client in casual wear, holding baby while rocking in a chair
B) Spouse making dinner, client in bed asleep, baby in rocker in the kitchen
C) Dirty dishes in the sink, beds unmade, and client wearing clothing for sleep
D) Client watching television in the living room while the baby is in the crib crying
Answer: A
The nurse who observes the client in casual wear, holding the baby while rocking in a chair, should determine that treatment for postpartum depression has been effective because these are signs the client is improving. The other choices would indicate disinterest in child care and care of the home. The client who is sleeping while the spouse is making dinner and watching the baby would indicate treatment has not been effective at all.
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