What Is an Important Nursing Responsibility When Dealing with a Family

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is an important nursing responsibility when dealing with a family experiencing the loss of an infant from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) ?

• A) Explain how SIDS could have been predicted and prevented.
• B) Interview parents in depth concerning the circumstances surrounding the infant'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 infant's death.

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Definitions:

Posterior Neck Muscles

The group of muscles located at the back of the neck, including the trapezius and the splenius muscles, responsible for movements of the head and shoulders.

Abduction

Movement away from the midline.

Adduction

The movement of a body part toward the body's midline.

Rotation

Movement of a structure about its axis.