A 25-year-old gravida 1, para 1, who had an emergency cesarean birth 3 days ago is scheduled for discharge. As you prepare her for discharge, she begins to cry. Which should be your initial action?
a. Assess her for pain.
b. Allow her time to express her feelings.
c. Point out how lucky she is to have a healthy baby.
d. Explain that she is experiencing postpartum blues.
ANS: B
Although many women experience transient postpartum blues, they need assistance in expressing their feelings. Assessing her for pain assumes that she is in pain. Pointing out how lucky she is to have a healthy baby is blocking communication. She needs the opportunity to express her feelings first. Later, client teaching can occur.
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