A Woman Who Has Just Given Birth Is Anxious, Has

question 32

Multiple Choice

A woman who has just given birth is anxious, has trouble sleeping, and feels sad. These symptoms diminish in the next couple of weeks. What she has experienced is most likely:

• A) the "baby blues," something experienced by less than half of new mothers.
• B) the "baby blues," something experienced by more than half of new mothers.
• C) postpartum depression, something experienced by more than half of new mothers.
• D) postpartum depression, something experienced by less than half of new mothers.

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Definitions:

Health Status

Description of health of an individual or community.

Upper Body Strength

Physical strength in the muscles of the upper body, including arms, shoulders, chest, and back.

Drawsheet

A small bedsheet placed crosswise over the middle of the bottom sheet on a bed to assist in moving a patient or to protect the bed linens.

Full Body Sling

A device used in patient handling to support and lift someone with limited mobility, covering most of the body for a secure transfer.