Practice Question
A home health nurse is assessing a client who is 2 weeks postpartum. The nurse should identify that which of the following client reports is an Indication of postpartum depression and should be investigated further.
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Correct Answer:
Feelings of intense guilt
Rationale:
🌸 Postpartum depression (PPD) is a serious mental health condition that can occur within the first few weeks to months after delivery, marked by emotional distress that goes beyond the normal “baby blues.”
🌸 Feelings of intense guilt, especially when persistent or disproportionate, are a red flag for PPD and should be investigated immediately. This emotional symptom often coexists with low mood, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and disinterest in the baby.
🌸 Early identification is essential to ensure timely mental health support and safety of both mother and infant, as untreated PPD can impair bonding and increase risk for self-harm or neglect.
🌸 Unlike physical discomforts such as hot flashes or mild pain, emotional symptoms like intense guilt signify psychological imbalance, not normal postpartum recovery.
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN Concept-Based Assessment Level Exam(s)
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