The Nurse Is Calling Patients at 4 Weeks Postpartum

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse is calling patients at 4 weeks postpartum. The patient who should be seen immediately is the patient who:

• A) Describes feeling sad all the time.
• B) Reports hearing voices talking about the baby.
• C) States she has no appetite and wants to sleep all day.
• D) Says she needs a refill on her sertraline (Zoloft) next week.

Distinguish between types of healthcare services and professionals involved in patient care.

Appreciate the importance of nursing in illness prevention and health promotion.

Acknowledge the influence of nurses in shaping healthcare policy.

Understand the complexity in developing a comprehensive definition of nursing due to dynamic healthcare landscapes.

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Definitions:

Competence

The ability to do something successfully or efficiently, often reflecting one's skillset and knowledge in a particular area.

Autonomy

The ability to decide freely and knowledgeably without being forced.

Personal Growth

An ongoing process of understanding and developing oneself in order to achieve one's fullest potential.

Community Feeling

A sense of belonging and mutual support within a group or society.