Martina Azzoloni (pronouns she/hers/her), 28 years old, is two weeks postpartum and presents with her husband, who is concerned about her behavior. He reports that after the birth, Martina seemed depressed and irritable, which has progressed to erratic behavior. During the assessment, the client is observed pacing back and forth in the room, fidgeting with her hair, exhibiting rambling speech, and claiming she is going to kill the person who is trying to steal her baby. Her husband says no one else lives in their family home beside them and their newborn. No medical or surgical history. Unknown family history of mental health disorders. Vital signs: BP 118/70 mmHg, T 97.8 °F (36.6 °C), P 96, R 16, and oxygen saturation 97% on room air. The nurse practitioner (NP) should first address client safety, medication regimen, love and belonging needs followed by antipsychotic medications, crisis intervention, psychotherapy.
[Answered]: Martina Azzoloni (pronouns she/hers/her), 28…
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