Multiple Choice
To provide adequate postpartum care, the nurse should be aware that postpartum depression (PPD) without psychotic features:
A) Means that the woman is experiencing the baby blues. In addition she has a visit with a counselor or psychologist.
B) Is more common among older, Caucasian women because they have higher expectations.
C) Is distinguished by irritability, severe anxiety, and panic attacks.
D) Will disappear on its own without outside help.
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