When a woman is diagnosed with postpartum depression (PPD)with psychotic features,what is the nurse's primary concern in planning the client's care?

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The nurse's primary concern in planning the client's care would be to ensure the safety of the infant. Women with PPD with psychotic features may experience delusions or hallucinations that can lead to thoughts or actions of harming their infant. Neglecting hygiene, displaying anger or losing interest in her husband may also be issues that need to be addressed, but they are secondary concerns to ensuring the safety of the infant.

When a Woman Is Diagnosed with Postpartum Depression (PPD)with Psychotic