Which Interventions Should the Nurse Implement When Caring for a Family

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which interventions should the nurse implement when caring for a family of a sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) infant? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Allow parents to say goodbye to their infant.
• B) Once parents leave the hospital, no further follow-up is required.
• C) Arrange for someone to take the parents home from the hospital.
• D) Avoid requesting an autopsy of the deceased infant.
• E) Conduct a debriefing session with the parents before they leave the hospital.

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