A woman has just delivered a stillborn baby boy. Which of the following would be the most appropriate nursing response?

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The opportunity to hold the baby may help the woman deal with the first stage of grieving: denial; it also allows her to express emotions over the loss. Asking the client, Can I do anything for you, is a closed-ended question and will likely be replied to with a yes or no answer. Stating, If something was wrong, it's better this way, is not sensitive to the woman's loss. Stating Your son is in heaven with God now, would be inappropriate because it may not be consistent with the woman's beliefs.

A Woman Has Just Delivered a Stillborn Baby Boy