Summary
Summary ( 20 Questions)
A nurse is providing emotional support to a client who had a prolonged labor and delivered a stillborn baby by cesarean section.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Grief is a normal and natural response to the loss of a baby, and the nurse should provide emotional support and acknowledge the client’s pain. The nurse should also respect the client’s personal, cultural, or religious needs and preferences regarding the care of the baby.
the nurse should recognize the baby as a unique individual and use the name chosen by the parents if they have one. The nurse should also offer to take photographs or footprints of the baby as mementos for the parents.
the nurse should not minimize or dismiss the client’s loss by implying that another baby can replace the one who died. The nurse should also avoid giving false reassurance or clichés such as “everything happens for a reason” or "it was God’s will".
the nurse should respect the client’s choice to see or hold the baby, and facilitate this opportunity if desired. The nurse should also explain the benefits of spending time with the baby, such as creating memories and facilitating attachment and grief resolution.
Grief is a normal and natural response to the loss of a baby, and the nurse should provide emotional support and acknowledge the client’s pain. The nurse should also respect the client’s personal, cultural, or religious needs and preferences regarding the care of the baby.