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    RN HESI Mental Health with NGN Proctored Exam
    Select All That Apply

    The nurse is assessing a client with postpartum depression for changes in the mood and cognitive state. Which subjective finding(s) should the nurse identify that are consistent with postpartum depression? Select all that apply.

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationale: Disrupted sleep is a common symptom of postpartum depression, and clients may experience difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Choice B rationale: Grandiosity is more indicative of bipolar disorder (mania) rather than postpartum depression. Choice C rationale: Poor concentration is a common cognitive symptom associated with postpartum depression. Choice D rationale: Compulsive behavior is not typically associated with postpartum depression. Choice E rationale: Sadness is a hallmark symptom of depression, including postpartum depression.

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