A patient with postpartum depression is scheduled for discharge today. Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate the postpartum depression has RESOLVED?
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“That scary fog that was clouding my head has disappeared. I feel much more supported and able to care for my baby.”
explanation
Patients often describe postpartum depression as a kind of “crazy thinking” or “fog” that resolves into clearer thinking. Support is needed when this patient goes home to prevent stress.
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