The family rushes a four-month-old infant to the hospital after finding the infant not breathing. The child is diagnosed as a victim of sudden infant death syndrome. Supportive care for this family would include:

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Allowing parents to hold, touch, and rock the deceased infant can provide them with comfort and support during this difficult time. It allows them to grieve and develop emotional connections with their child. The other options are not appropriate as sheltering parents from their grief can prolong the grieving process, an autopsy is important to determine the cause of death, and interviewing parents can be intrusive and traumatic.

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