The postpartum patient states that she doesn't understand why she ...

[jasdeep_brar]

The postpartum patient states that she doesn't understand why she can't enjoy being with her baby. The nurse is concerned about:
 
  1. Postpartum psychosis.
  2. Postpartum infection.
  3. Postpartum depression.
  4. Postpartum blues.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a prenatal class about false labor. The nurse should teach clients that false labor most likely will include which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only for all correct choices and no incorrect choices.
 
  Select all that apply. 1. Contractions that do not intensify while walking
  2. An increase in the intensity and frequency of contractions
  3. Progressive cervical effacement and dilatation
  4. Pain in the abdomen that does not radiate
  5. Contractions are at regular intervals

[firehawk60]

Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale 1: Postpartum psychosis is more severe, and includes hallucinations and irrationality, which are not represented in this situation.
Rationale 2: Postpartum infection is not related to this situation.
Rationale 3: Postpartum depression is characterized by feelings such as failure and self-accusation, sadness, and, sometimes, irritability toward the newborn, among others.
Rationale 4: Postpartum blues are characterized by mild depression interspersed with happier feelings, and is self-limiting.

Answer to Question 2

1, 4
Explanation: 1. True labor contractions intensify while walking.
4. The discomfort of true labor contractions usually starts in the back and radiates around to the abdomen.