Which nursing action is appropriate for the parents of a 4-month-old infant who died due to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
A) Sheltering parents from the grief by not giving them any personal items of the infant, such as footprints
B) Allowing parents to hold, touch, and rock the infant
C) Advising parents that an autopsy is not necessary
D) Interviewing parents to determine the cause of the incident

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Allowing parents to hold, touch, and rock the infant is appropriate as it can help them cope with their loss and begin the grieving process.

Answer: C
 Advising parents that an autopsy is not necessary is not appropriate as an autopsy may provide important information about the cause of the infant's death, which can help the parents gain closure and prevent future deaths.

Answer: D
 Interviewing parents to determine the cause of the incident is not appropriate as this may lead to blaming the parents and cause further emotional distress. The focus should be on providing support and empathy to the parents.

Answer: A
 Sheltering parents from the grief by not giving them any personal items of the infant, such as footprints, is not appropriate as these items can provide comfort and tangible memories of their child.

Which Nursing Action Is Appropriate for the Parents of a 4-Month-Old