The postpartum client states that she cannot understand why she does not enjoy being with her baby.Based on this data,which does the nurse suspect the client is experiencing?
A) Postpartum infection
B) Postpartum depression
C) Postpartum psychosis
D) Postpartum blues

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A) Postpartum depression is characterized by feelings of failure and self-accusation, among others. Postpartum psychosis is more severe, and includes hallucinations and irrationality, which are not represented in this situation. Postpartum infection has nothing to do with this situation. Postpartum blues is characterized by mild depression interspersed with happier feelings, and is self-limiting.
B) Postpartum depression is characterized by feelings of failure and self-accusation, among others. Postpartum psychosis is more severe, and includes hallucinations and irrationality, which are not represented in this situation. Postpartum infection has nothing to do with this situation. Postpartum blues is characterized by mild depression interspersed with happier feelings, and is self-limiting.
C) Postpartum depression is characterized by feelings of failure and self-accusation, among others. Postpartum psychosis is more severe, and includes hallucinations and irrationality, which are not represented in this situation. Postpartum infection has nothing to do with this situation. Postpartum blues is characterized by mild depression interspersed with happier feelings, and is self-limiting.
D) Postpartum depression is characterized by feelings of failure and self-accusation, among others. Postpartum psychosis is more severe, and includes hallucinations and irrationality, which are not represented in this situation. Postpartum infection has nothing to do with this situation. Postpartum blues is characterized by mild depression interspersed with happier feelings, and is self-limiting.

The Postpartum Client States That She Cannot Understand Why She