The nurse instructs a patient on actions to prevent postpartum depression. During a home visit, which observation indicates that instruction has been effective?
A) Patient complains of fatigue.
B) Patient appears disheveled and listless.
C) Patient is chatting on the telephone with a friend.
D) Patient is cleaning the kitchen while the baby naps.
C
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Chatting on the phone with friends indicates that the patient is not becoming isolated with baby care. This will help prevent the onset of postpartum depression. Fatigue, listlessness, and trying to be perfect with cleaning are observations that could indicate postpartum depression.
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