A nurse midwife diagnoses postpartum depression in a new mother. The nurse midwife understands that postpartum depression:
a. is not a "true" depression and should self-correct without specific intervention
b. signals inadequate maternal instincts in the mother
c. may result in psychosis or infanticide
d. is a strong indicator of spouse abuse by the father of the child toward the new mother
C
Undetected postpartum depression may lead to serious disturbances in mother-infant bonding, breastfeeding effectiveness, and family functioning. In rare circumstances postpartum depression may result in psychosis, infanticide, or both. Postpartum depression is a true form of depression that requires interventions. It does not indicate inadequate maternal instincts or spousal abuse.
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A) True B) False
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