A nurse working in labor and delivery is assessing a client's risk for developing postpartum depression.Which is a risk factor for this disorder?
A) Multiparity (multiple pregnancies)
B) Overwhelming family support
C) History of bipolar disorder
D) History of anxiety disorder

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A) A history of bipolar disorder is a risk factor for the development of postpartum depression. Primiparity (first pregnancy) is a risk factor, not multiparity. A lack of family support, not overwhelming family support, is a risk factor for the development of postpartum depression.
B) A history of bipolar disorder is a risk factor for the development of postpartum depression. Primiparity (first pregnancy) is a risk factor, not multiparity. A lack of family support, not overwhelming family support, is a risk factor for the development of postpartum depression.
C) A history of bipolar disorder is a risk factor for the development of postpartum depression. Primiparity (first pregnancy) is a risk factor, not multiparity. A lack of family support, not overwhelming family support, is a risk factor for the development of postpartum depression.
D) A history of bipolar disorder is a risk factor for the development of postpartum depression. Primiparity (first pregnancy) is a risk factor, not multiparity. A lack of family support, not overwhelming family support, is a risk factor for the development of postpartum depression.

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