Author Question: Possible alternative and complementary therapies for postpartum depression (PPD) for breastfeeding ... (Read 34 times)

bb · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Possible alternative and complementary therapies for postpartum depression (PPD) for breastfeeding mothers include (Select all that apply):

a. Acupressure. d. Wine consumption.
b. Aromatherapy. e. Yoga.
c. St. John's wort.

Question 2

PPH may be sudden and result in rapid blood loss. The nurse must be alert to the symptoms of hemorrhage and hypovolemic shock and be prepared to act quickly to minimize blood loss.

Astute assessment of circulatory status can be done with noninvasive monitoring. Please match the type of noninvasive assessment that the RN would perform with the appropriate clinical manifestation or body system.
a. Palpation d. Observation
b. Auscultation e. Measurement
c. Inspection

40. Pulse oximetry

41. Heart sounds

42. Arterial pulses

43. Skin color, temperature, turgor

44. Presence or absence of anxiety

Ksanderson1296 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, E
Possible alternative/complementary therapies for postpartum depression include acupuncture, acupressure, aromatherapy, therapeutic touch, massage, relaxation techniques, reflexology, and yoga. St. John's wort has not been proven to be safe for women who are breastfeeding. Women who are breastfeeding and/or have a history of PPD should not consume alcohol.

Answer to Question 2

40. ANS: E
41. ANS: B
42. ANS: A
43. ANS: C
44. ANS: D