The nurse identifies that which infant is at the highest risk of infection?

Choice A rationale

Gastric problems later in life are not an immediate concern for infants with myelomeningocele, as they often arise secondary to neurological impairments or medications but do not pose immediate life-threatening risks at birth.

Choice B rationale

Respiratory depression in infants with myelomeningocele is rare unless coexisting brainstem anomalies or complications from anesthesia are present, which are typically managed during medical interventions.

Choice C rationale

Decreased cardiac output is not a primary risk in infants with myelomeningocele unless there is a coexisting cardiac anomaly, which is not a routine feature of this congenital condition.

Choice D rationale

Infection is a critical immediate risk due to the open neural tube defect in myelomeningocele, which exposes the spinal cord and meninges to environmental pathogens, increasing the risk of meningitis or systemic infection.

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.