A nurse is discussing postpartum depression with a newly licensed nurse.
Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of this condition?.

"The most common manifestation of postpartum depression is harming the infant.”. .

"Postpartum depression usually begins 48 hours after childbirth.”. .

"It's common for clients who have postpartum depression to exhibit psychotic behavior.”. .

"Postpartum depression is more likely to occur in women who have a history of depression.”. .

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

The correct answer is choice D.

Choice A rationale:

While some mothers with postpartum depression may have thoughts of harming their infant, it’s not the most common manifestation.

Choice B rationale:

Postpartum depression typically begins within the first few weeks after childbirth, not necessarily within 48 hours.

Choice C rationale:

Psychotic behavior is more commonly associated with postpartum psychosis, a rare and severe form of postpartum psychiatric illness, not postpartum depression.

Choice D rationale:

Women with a history of depression are indeed more likely to experience postpartum depression. This is the correct answer.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

The correct answer is choice C.

Choice A rationale:

While it’s true that breastfed infants may lose 5% to 10% of their birth weight in the first few days, this is not exclusive to breastfed infants.

Choice B rationale:

Formula-fed babies may gain weight more quickly than breastfed babies, but they do not typically show an increase in weight by day 3.

Choice C rationale:

Both formula-fed and breastfed newborns can lose 5% to 10% of their birth weight in the first few days.

Choice D rationale:

While formula-fed newborns may gain weight more quickly than breastfed newborns, they do not typically gain 3% to 5% of the initial birth weight in the first 48 hours.

A. Vitamin K. B. Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment. C. Gentamicin ophthalmic ointment. D. Silver nitrate solution.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

The correct answer is choice B.

Choice A rationale:

Vitamin K is given to newborns to prevent bleeding disorders, not eye conditions.

Choice B rationale:

Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment is commonly used for prophylaxis of neonatal conjunctivitis (pink eye) caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis.

Choice C rationale:

Gentamicin ophthalmic ointment can be used to treat bacterial infections of the eye, but it is not typically used for prophylaxis of neonatal eye conditions.

Choice D rationale:

Silver nitrate solution was once used for prophylaxis of neonatal eye conditions, but it is no longer commonly used due to the risk of chemical conjunctivitis.

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A nurse is discussing postpartum depression with a newly licensed nurse.
Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of this condition?.