The nurse assesses the postpartum client and finds the client at risk for postpartum psychosis secondary to a history of previous postpartum psychosis and obsessive-type personality. The nurse will:
1. Consult Social Services and child protection agencies.
2. Teach family members signs and symptoms to watch for and report.
3. Assess the client frequently for signs and symptoms of psychosis.
4. Request and administer antipsychotic medications.
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Rationale: Postpartum psychosis often does not develop for several weeks or months after delivery, so it is important for the nurse to teach family members the signs and symptoms of psychosis and instruct them to notify the provider if those signs and symptoms are noted.
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