The community nurse is meeting a new mother for the first time. The patient delivered her first child 5 days ago after a 12-hour labor. Neither the mother nor the infant had any complications during the birth or postpartum period
Which statement by the patient would indicate to the nurse that the patient is experiencing postpartum blues? 1. "I am so happy and blessed to have my new baby."
2. "One minute I'm laughing and the next I'm crying."
3. "My husband is helping out by changing the baby at night."
4. "Breastfeeding is going quite well now that the engorgement is gone."
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Rationale 1: Feeling happy is not a symptom of postpartum blues.
Rationale 2: Postpartum blues are a transient period of about 2 weeks marked by mild depressive symptoms that are self-limiting. Manifestations include mood swings, anger, weepiness, lack of appetite, feeling let down, and difficulty sleeping.
Rationale 3: The husband's assistance does not relate to postpartum blues.
Rationale 4: Successful lactation is not a symptom of postpartum blues.
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