The nurse is assessing a woman on the second day after a normal, spontaneous vaginal birth without complications. The woman tells the nurse that she feels very sad and she begins to cry. She states that she is happy about the baby but she does not know why she is so sad. The best response the nurse can give is:

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The best response is understanding and informative, acknowledging the woman's feelings as common and temporary, known as "baby blues," and advising her to seek help if they persist, without immediately jumping to conclusions or prescribing medication.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Woman on the Second Day