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SAVANNAHHOOPER23

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A woman 4 weeks postpartum tells her nurse that she is not able to cope with her baby crying all the time and that all she can think of is getting out of her home.
 
   She further states that her family is going to harm her if she doesn't take care of the baby she found. What is the medical term for this mood disorder? A) Postpartum blues
  B) Postpartum depression
  C) Postpartum psychosis
  D) Postpartum paranoia

Question 2

The nurse is researching the benefits and risks associated with the herbal supplement ginseng. In which of the following clients would this supplement be contraindicated? Select all answers that apply.
 
  A) A client who has epilepsy
  B) A client who is taking antidepressants
  C) A client who is on hormonal contraceptives
  D) A client who has diabetes
  E) A client who is on prednisone
  F) A client who is pregnant



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Answer to Question 1

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A postpartum psychosis can be suspected if the woman exhibits manic-depressive behaviors, generally starting within the first 4 weeks after delivery. Postpartum psychosis occurs in less than 1 of the postpartum population. Initially, the symptoms may include irritability, restlessness, sleeplessness, agitation, and avoidance of the infant. The condition may progress to include incoherence, with delusions or hallucinations relating to the child or childbirth. The other options are milder versions of this disorder that generally do not involve thoughts of suicide or murder.

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B, C, D, F
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Ginseng is contraindicated in clients who take antidepressants or other psychic medications, clients who are pregnant or on hormonal contraceptives, and clients who have diabetes.




SAVANNAHHOOPER23

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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Wow, this really help


diana chang

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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