The nurse finds a woman crying after she has undergone a dilation and evacuation (D & E) for a missed abortion. The most appropriate statement made by the nurse would be:

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An effective technique when communicating with a woman experiencing pregnancy loss is to say, "I'm here if you need to talk." The nurse listens and acknowledges the woman's grief.

The Nurse Finds a Woman Crying After She Has Undergone