An Important Nursing Responsibility When Dealing with a Family Experiencing

question 2

Multiple Choice

An important nursing responsibility when dealing with a family experiencing the loss of an infant from sudden death syndrome would be which of the following?

• A)Explain how sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) could have been predicted and prevented.
• B)Interview parents in depth concerning the circumstances surrounding the child's death.
• C)Discourage parents from making a last visit with the infant.
• D)Make a follow-up home visit to parents as soon as possible after the child's death.

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