The nurse is caring for a patient who plans to relinquish her baby for adoption. The nurse would implement which of the following approaches to care?

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When caring for a patient who plans to relinquish her baby for adoption, the nurse should encourage the patient to express her emotions, respect any special requests for the birth, acknowledge the grieving process in the patient, and allow for access to the infant if the patient requests it. However, it may not always be appropriate to encourage the patient to see and hold her infant, as this could be too emotionally distressing for some patients. Therefore, option A is not the best choice.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Plans to Relinquish