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    ATI Maternal Newborn Proctored Exam

    A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who delivered their third infant 2 days ago. Which of the following manifestations could indicate postpartum depression?

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    Choice A rationaleDelusions indicate severe psychiatric conditions like postpartum psychosis, not depression. Depression involves low mood, energy, and interest, without detachment from reality. Delusions reflect loss of reality testing, requiring different interventions. Common in severe psychoses like schizophrenia.Choice B rationaleEuphoria indicates abnormally elevated mood, seen in manic episodes of bipolar disorder, not depression. Depression involves sadness, hopelessness, and low energy. Euphoria's excessive positivity contrasts with depressive symptoms, including impaired functioning and behavior regulation.Choice C rationaleFlat affect signifies reduced emotional expression, common in depression. Depressed individuals exhibit lack of response to pleasurable activities, social withdrawal, and emotional blunting. This impairment in emotional expressiveness reflects major depressive disorder.Choice D rationaleInsomnia, common in depression, affects sleep patterns, causing difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep. It contributes to fatigue, cognitive impairment, and mood disturbances. Insomnia reflects dysregulated sleep-wake cycles in depression, impacting daily functioning.Choice E rationaleFatigue is frequent in depression, marked by persistent tiredness despite rest. It stems from sleep disturbances, low energy, and anhedonia. Fatigue affects concentration, motivation, and physical activity, manifesting as psychomotor retardation in depression.

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