The Parents of a Neonate Who Has Just Died Decide

question 28

Multiple Choice

The parents of a neonate who has just died decide, after their infant has gone to the morgue, that they want to hold their infant. The most appropriate nursing intervention at this time is to:

• A)Explain gently that this is no longer possible.
• B)Encourage parents to accept the loss of their infant.
• C)Offer to take a photograph of their infant because they can't hold infant.
• D)Get the infant, wrap in a blanket, and rewarm in a radiant warmer so they can hold their infant.

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