A postpartum client has been diagnosed with postpartum psychosis.
Which of the following is essential to be included in the family teaching for this client?
The client should never be left alone with her infant.
Symptoms rarely last more than one week.
Clinical response to medications is usually poor.
The client must have her vitals assessed every two days.
The Correct Answer is A
Choice A rationale
Postpartum psychosis poses significant risks to both the mother and her infant. The mother may have impaired judgment, hallucinations, or delusions, making it unsafe for her to be
left alone with her baby.
Choice B rationale
Symptoms of postpartum psychosis can persist for several weeks to months without appropriate treatment. Immediate and ongoing intervention is crucial to manage the condition.
Choice C rationale
Clinical response to medications for postpartum psychosis can vary, but with proper treatment, many clients show significant improvement. It is not accurate to state that the
response is usually poor.
Choice D rationale
While monitoring vitals may be part of overall care, it is not the most critical teaching point. Ensuring the mother is never left alone with her infant is essential to prevent potential
harm.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Choice A rationale
PTB is the leading cause of neonatal mortality and for antenatal hospitalization. This is accurate because preterm birth (PTB) is a significant cause of infant mortality and often
requires extended hospital stays for the management of complications.
Choice B rationale
PTBs result in increased numbers of neonatal and infant deaths and long-term neurological impairment. This is accurate because preterm births are associated with higher rates of
mortality and long-term health issues in infants.
Choice C rationale
PTL is defined as regular uterine contractions resulting in cervical changes before 37 weeks gestation. This is accurate because preterm labor (PTL) is indeed characterized by these
symptoms occurring before full-term pregnancy.
Choice D rationale
Average costs for premature/low birthweight infants are more than 10 times as high than for other newborns. This is accurate because medical care for premature and low
birthweight infants is significantly more expensive due to the need for specialized care and extended hospital stays.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Choice A rationale
Oxytocin is used to induce or augment labor, not typically used before an external version, which is a procedure to turn a breech baby to a head-down position.
Choice B rationale
Methylergonovine is used to prevent or control postpartum hemorrhage by inducing strong uterine contractions, not indicated before an external version.
Choice C rationale
Betamethasone is a corticosteroid used to accelerate fetal lung maturity in preterm labor, not required for an external version.
Choice D rationale
Terbutaline is a tocolytic agent used to relax the uterus, making it easier to manipulate the fetus during the external version procedure.