The nurse is attending to a patient who just delivered a term fetus who was stillborn. Which nursing interventions will the nurse use to provide emotional support to the couple? Select all that apply.

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Cutting a lock of hair and obtaining foot and hand prints provide a tangible memory for the parents. Allowing the parents unlimited time to hold and touch the neonate helps them to bond with the baby and say goodbye. It is not appropriate for the nurse to express personal beliefs about religious ideas or ask the parents about any warning signs of fetal death as this may be perceived as insensitive. However, the nurse can ask the parents for the baby's name, as it acknowledges the baby's existence and individuality.

The Nurse Is Attending to a Patient Who Just Delivered