Which Interventions Should the Nurse Implement When Caring for a Family

question 19

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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Definitions:

Response Prevention

A cognitive-behavioral therapy technique aimed at preventing individuals from performing their typical compulsive behaviors in response to anxiety-provoking stimuli.

Anorexia

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Death Rate

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Recurs

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