Postpartum Depression > Maternal & Newborn
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Signs and Symptoms of Postpartum Depression
Total Questions : 5
Showing 5 questions, Sign in for moreA nurse is assessing a client who delivered a baby 2 days ago and suspects that she has postpartum depression.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
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A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a history of depression and is at risk for developing postpartum depression.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
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A nurse is caring for a client who has postpartum depression and is prescribed sertraline.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Explanation
The correct answer is choice C. You should avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking this medication.Grapefruit juice can increase the level of sertraline in your blood and increase the risk of side effects.
Choice A is wrong because you do not need to take sertraline with food to prevent nausea.However, if you do feel nauseous, you can try taking it with or after a meal or snack.
Choice B is wrong because you should not stop taking sertraline without talking to your doctor first.Stopping suddenly can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as headache, dizziness, anxiety and mood changes.
Choice D is wrong because you may not see improvement in your mood within a week.It can take several weeks for sertraline to start working and for you to feel the benefits.
Do not stop taking it if you feel it is not helping.
Sertraline is an antidepressant that can help treat postpartum depression.It works by increasing the level of a chemical called serotonin in your brain, which can improve your mood and well-being.Sertraline is one of the safest antidepressants during breastfeeding and has been shown to decrease the recurrence of postpartum depression when started immediately after delivery.
However, like any medication, it can cause some side effects in some people.
Some of the common side effects of sertraline are headache, nausea, insomnia, drowsiness, diarrhea, dry mouth and decreased sexual desire or performance
A nurse is conducting a support group for clients who have postpartum depression.
Which of the following topics should the nurse include in the discussion? (Select all that apply.)
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A nurse is planning a home visit for a client who has postpartum depression and a 4-week-old infant.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take during the visit? (Select all that apply.)
Explanation
The correct answer is choices A, B, C and E.These actions are consistent with the best practices for addressing maternal depression in home visiting.
They help the nurse to assess the client’s mental health status, provide support and education, and facilitate referral to evidence-based services if needed.
Choice D is wrong because weighing the infant and checking for health problems are not directly related to the client’s postpartum depression.
These actions are important for the infant’s well-being, but they do not address the client’s emotional needs or coping skills.
The nurse should focus on the interaction between the client and the infant, rather than on the infant’s physical condition.
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