Which statement by the nurse indicates a good understanding of ...

[jparksx]

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]

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.

[jparksx]

TYSM

[chereeb]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it