Postpartum Blues
Postpartum Blues ( 4 Questions)
uestion 4.
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has postpartum blues.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
client should seek professional help if the symptoms last longer than two weeks or interfere with daily functioning, as this may indicate postpartum depression .
the client should not avoid talking to their partner or friends about how they feel. Emotional support and reassurance are important for coping with the postpartum blues .
client should not take antidepressants to cope with the mood swings. Antidepressants are not indicated for postpartum blues, which is a self-limited condition that does not require medication .
The client should get plenty of rest and eat a balanced diet to cope with the postpartum blues. This is a mild and short-term mood disorder that affects up to 85% of new mothers and is caused by hormonal changes, physical exhaustion and life adjustments after childbirth. It usually resolves within two weeks without medication.