The nurse is discharging a postpartum patient who vaginally delivered 2 days ago. When teaching the patient about postpartum blues, which statement is most appropriate?
1) "Baby blues is not a normal finding, and you should seek treatment if this occurs."
2) "Baby blues may cause you to want to hurt your baby."
3) "Baby blues are quite common during the first month postpartum."
4) "Baby blues are treated with an antidepressant, which has been prescribed to you."
ANS: 3
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