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The Parents of a Newborn Who Has Just Died Decide

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The parents of a newborn who has just died decide they want to hold their deceased infant. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

The parents of a newborn who has just died decide they want to hold their deceased infant. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?


A) Explain gently that this is no longer possible.
B) Encourage parents to accept the loss of their newborn.
C) Offer to take a photograph of their newborn because they cannot hold newborn.
D) Get the newborn, wrap in a blanket, and rewarm in a radiant warmer so parents can hold their deceased infant.

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