The parents of an infant who has just died decide they want to hold the infant after their infant has gone to the morgue.What is the most appropriate nursing intervention at this time?

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The parents should be allowed to hold their infant in the hospital setting.The infant's body should be retrieved and rewarmed in a radiant warmer.The nurse should provide a private place where the parents can hold their child for a final time.If possible,to facilitate the parents' grieving,the nurse should bring the infant back to the unit.A photograph is an excellent idea,but it does not replace the parents' need to hold the child.

The Parents of an Infant Who Has Just Died Decide