Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 2030 of 2368
A postpartum client completes the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and scores 14. What should the nurse do?
- Document the score as normal
- Notify the provider because further evaluation is needed
- Teach baby blues self-care only and screen again at the next visit
- Tell the client to wait two months before talking to anyone
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Correct answer: Notify the provider because further evaluation is needed
A score of 13 or higher increases the risk of postpartum depression and indicates the need for further evaluation.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Postpartum Care: Assessment. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026