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Complications of Postpartum Depression
Complications of Postpartum Depression ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client who has postpartum depression.
The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications? (Select all that apply.)
postpartum depression can impair the mother-infant bonding, which is essential for the emotional and physical well-being of both.
because postpartum depression can decrease the maternal self-care, which can affect the health and recovery of the mother after childbirth.
postpartum depression can have a negative impact on the baby’s cognitive and emotional development, as well as the attachment and socialization skills.
postpartum depression can increase the risk of marital discord or family dysfunction, as it can affect the communication and intimacy between partners and other family members.
postpartum depression can recur in subsequent pregnancies, especially if it was not treated properly in the first episode.
The correct answer is choice A, B, C, D and E. All of these choices are potential complications of postpartum depression.
Choice A is correct because postpartum depression can impair the mother-infant bonding, which is essential for the emotional and physical well-being of both.
Choice B is correct because postpartum depression can decrease the maternal self-care, which can affect the health and recovery of the mother after childbirth.
Choice C is correct because postpartum depression can have a negative impact on the baby’s cognitive and emotional development, as well as the attachment and socialization skills.
Choice D is correct because postpartum depression can increase the risk of marital discord or family dysfunction, as it can affect the communication and intimacy between partners and other family members.
Choice E is correct because postpartum depression can recur in subsequent pregnancies, especially if it was not treated properly in the first episode.