After a client has a C-section she needs to get up and take short walks to prevent what?

Choice A rationale

Staying home until one week after delivery is not a specific intervention for postpartum depression. Social support and monitoring are more effective strategies.

Choice B rationale

While adequate rest is important, advising to sleep as much as possible is not a targeted intervention for postpartum depression. Structured support and counseling are more beneficial.

Choice C rationale

Returning to work two weeks after delivery is not advisable for someone with a history of postpartum depression. Early return to work can increase stress and exacerbate symptoms.

Choice D rationale

Contacting a crisis counselor once a week provides structured support and monitoring, which is crucial for managing postpartum depression. Regular counseling helps in early identification and management of symptoms.

Choice D rationale

Assisting the client to void is the first action the nurse should take. A full bladder can cause the fundus to deviate to the right and become boggy. Voiding helps the uterus contract and return to its normal position.

Choice A rationale

Inserting an indwelling urinary catheter may be necessary if the client is unable to void, but it is not the first action.

Choice B rationale

Administering methylergometrine to the client is not the first action. This medication stimulates uterine contractions and can help reduce postpartum bleeding, but the initial step is to address the full bladder.

Choice C rationale

Obtaining a stat hemoglobin level is important if there is a concern for significant blood loss, but it is not the first action.