Which nursing interventions are prioritized for a pregnant or postpartum patient presenting with depressive symptoms?

Which nursing interventions are prioritized for a pregnant or postpartum patient presenting with depressive symptoms?

• A. Screen with validated tools, assess suicidality, ensure safety, provide psychoeducation, coordinate with obstetrics and social work, discuss lactation-safe pharmacotherapy if needed, and arrange follow-up.
• B. Immediate hospitalization without assessment.
• C. Ignore depressive symptoms until postpartum.
• D. Send patient home with no plan.

Answer: (A)