Author Question: The nurse is discharging a postpartum patient who vaginally delivered 2 days ago. When teaching the ... (Read 66 times)

tuffie · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

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.

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the mental health clinic. The patient is exhibiting symptoms of mania.

When reviewing the patient's current medications, which medication could be the cause of the current manic episode?
1) Beta blockers
2) Birth control pills
3) MAO inhibitors
4) Methyldopa