A pregnant couple have been notified that their 32-week fetus is dead. The father is yelling at the staff, and his wife is crying uncontrollably. Their 5-year-old daughter is banging the head of her doll on the floor. Which nursing action would be most helpful at this time?

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The most helpful nursing action in this scenario would be to sit with the family and quietly communicate sorrow at their loss. This action expresses empathy and compassion towards the family during their time of distress. It is not appropriate to react negatively to the father's behavior or to criticize the daughter for her actions. Encouraging the couple to send their daughter away would only compound their distress.

A Pregnant Couple Have Been Notified That Their 32-Week Fetus