Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 weeks postpartum. The client tells the nurse, 'I feel really down and sad lately. I have no energy and I feel like I'm going to cry.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Screening for postpartum depression first assesses symptom severity, guiding appropriate interventions like counseling or medication, rather than assuming rest or treatment needs.