OMSB Exam OMSB_OEN Topic 5 Question 11 Discussion

Actual exam question for OMSB's Omani Examination for Nurses exam

Question #: 11
Topic #: 5

[All Omani Examination for Nurses Questions]

A nurse visited a postpartum mother who delivered a baby boy 3 days ago. During assessment, the nurse suspects that the mother is having postpartum depression.

Which behavior suggests the condition in the mother?

AEuthymia

BEating too little

CWeakness to care for the baby

DDifficulty to breastfeed the baby

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Suggested Answer: C

Postpartum Depression Symptoms:

Postpartum depression can manifest in various ways, affecting the mother's ability to care for herself and her baby.

Behavioral Indicators:

Euthymia: Indicates normal mood, not a sign of depression.

Eating Too Little: Can be a symptom but not as specific to postpartum depression.

Weakness to Care for the Baby: A significant indicator, as it shows the mother's lack of energy, interest, or capability to perform daily tasks related to baby care.

Difficulty Breastfeeding: Could be due to various reasons and not solely indicative of depression.

American Psychological Association (APA) on Postpartum Depression

Mayo Clinic guidelines on Postpartum Depression

by Suzan at Aug 28, 2024, 09:34 AM

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Gilbert

5 days ago

I agree with Lenita. Eating too little can be a sign of postpartum depression.

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Colene

10 days ago

I think the correct answer is C) Weakness to care for the baby. This is a classic symptom of postpartum depression, where the mother struggles to care for the newborn.

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Lenita

11 days ago

I think the answer is B) Eating too little.

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