A woman who has cracked and bleeding nipples is at increased risk for:

Choice A rationale

Feeling tired and wanting to sleep longer postpartum is common due to disrupted sleep from infant care, but it doesn't specifically indicate postpartum depression, which involves significant mood and emotional changes.

Choice B rationale

Occasional headaches postpartum can result from hormonal changes or stress, resolving with analgesics like Tylenol, and are not indicative of postpartum depression without associated mood disturbances like sadness or crying episodes.

Choice C rationale

Persistent crying and daily sadness are hallmark signs of postpartum depression, linked to hormonal imbalances, disrupted serotonin regulation, and social or emotional factors affecting maternal mental health postpartum.

Choice D rationale

Restlessness may be attributed to anxiety, but it alone doesn't conclusively diagnose postpartum depression, which involves deeper and more pervasive mood changes such as sadness or emotional withdrawal.

Choice A rationale

Retained placental fragments lead to delayed, not immediate, postpartum hemorrhage as they prevent complete uterine contraction over time.

Choice B rationale

Vaginal hematomas cause concealed, localized bleeding with minimal external blood loss, differing from profuse hemorrhage presentations.

Choice C rationale

Uterine atony, the most common cause, occurs when the uterus fails to contract effectively, leading to uncontrolled and excessive bleeding.

Choice D rationale

Uterine inversion, though serious, is rare and typically accompanied by visible uterine prolapse, not commonly causing profuse bleeding in the immediate postbirth period.