Author Question: Which statement by the nurse indicates a good understanding of postpartum blues? A. You need to ... (Read 61 times)

jparksx · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which statement by the nurse indicates a good understanding of postpartum blues?

A.
You need to get involved with taking care of this baby.
B.
You are lucky to have a healthy baby. The patient in the next room would give anything to be in your place.
C.
You look tired. Why don't you rest for a bit and I will come back later to start some teaching.
D.
I will call the social worker to check into alternate caregiving for the new baby.

Question 2

Which of the following combines the best treatments for postpartum blues?

A.
Antidepressants, sleep, crisis intervention
B.
Rest, support, compassion
C.
Mother-baby bonding session, family education, antidepressants
D.
Analgesics for post-delivery pain, rest, longer hospital stay

spencer.martell · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
This response indicates understanding that postpartum blues is transient and that time and rest are major healers. The other responses are all inappropriate, as they are judgmental.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Antidepressants have no use in postpartum blues. Rest, support, and compassion are the main interventions.