Asked by Rafael Summo on May 16, 2024
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A woman gave birth to a healthy newborn 1 month ago. The patient now reports she cannot cope and is unable to sleep or eat. She says, "I feel like a failure. This baby is the root of my problems." The priority nursing diagnosis is:
A) insomnia.
B) ineffective coping.
C) situational low self-esteem.
D) risk for other-directed violence.
Situational Low Self-Esteem
A temporary drop in confidence and self-worth tied to specific circumstances or events, contrasted with chronic low self-esteem.
Ineffective Coping
A response mechanism to stress or trauma that fails to alleviate distress or resolve the underlying problem.
Insomnia
A sleep disorder where an individual has difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiences non-restorative sleep.
- Understand and identify the symptoms and effects of major depressive disorder.
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May 20, 2024
Learning Objectives
- Understand and identify the symptoms and effects of major depressive disorder.
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