Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
The nurse is assessing a client with postpartum depression for changes in the mood and cognitive state. Which subjective finding(s) should the nurse identify that are consistent with postpartum depression? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,C,E
Rationale
A) Disrupted sleep, C) poor concentration, and E) sadness are common symptoms of postpartum depression. Grandiosity (B) is not typical, and compulsive behavior (D) is not a hallmark symptom.