The Nurse Has Been Caring for a Neonate Who Has

question 43

Multiple Choice

The nurse has been caring for a neonate who has just died. The parents are present but say they are "afraid" to hold the dead infant. The most appropriate nursing intervention is which of the following?

• A)Tell them there is nothing to fear.
• B)Insist that they hold infant "one last time."
• C)Respect their wishes and release body to morgue.
• D)Keep infant's body available for a few hours in case they change their minds.

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