A mother of a preterm baby is performing skin-to-skin contact in the neonatal nursery. Which of the following responses would the nurse evaluate as a positive neonatal outcome?

Choice A rationale

Postpartum depression does not resolve without intervention. It requires medical or psychological treatment to address underlying hormonal, emotional, and environmental factors contributing to the condition.

Choice B rationale

Postpartum depression is distinct from baby blues, which are transient and resolve without treatment. PPD involves more severe symptoms requiring medical or psychological intervention for effective management.

Choice C rationale

Postpartum depression is not limited to older Caucasian women. It affects women of all ages, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds, influenced by hormonal, genetic, and environmental factors.

Choice D rationale

Postpartum depression is characterized by severe anxiety, irritability, and panic attacks, distinguishing it from baby blues. These symptoms interfere with daily functioning and require medical or psychological treatment.

Choice A rationale

Surgical intervention is not the initial step for uterine atony as conservative measures, such as fundal massage, are prioritized to encourage uterine contraction and reduce bleeding.

Choice B rationale

Fundal massage stimulates uterine contraction by mechanically compressing the myometrium, which helps to constrict the spiral arteries and reduce hemorrhage caused by uterine atony.

Choice C rationale

Establishing venous access is critical for fluid resuscitation but does not directly address the underlying cause of hemorrhage, which requires mechanical or pharmacological uterine contraction.

Choice D rationale

Catheterizing the bladder can prevent displacement of the uterus but does not directly address uterine atony. An empty bladder supports fundal massage by allowing proper uterine positioning.