The community nurse is meeting a new mother for the first time. The client delivered her first child 5 days ago after a 12-hour labor. Neither the mother nor the infant had any complications during the birth or postpartum period. Which statement by the client would indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing postpartum blues?

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The statement "One minute I'm laughing and the next I'm crying" is indicative of postpartum blues, which is characterized by emotional lability and mood swings. This is a common experience for new mothers in the days or weeks following childbirth.

The Community Nurse Is Meeting a New Mother for the First