Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client gave birth 1 week ago, states: 'I don't know what's wrong. I love my baby, but I feel so let down and I seem to cry for no reason.'A nurse is assessing a client who gave birth 1 week ago. The client states, 'I don't know what's wrong. I love my baby, but I feel so let down and I seem to cry for no reason.' The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following emotional responses to birth?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Postpartum blues, characterized by mood swings, crying spells, and irritability, typically resolve within two weeks postpartum and are linked to hormonal changes.