The nurse is caring for a 15-year-old who just delivered a 32-weeks'-gestation stillborn infant with numerous defects. In caring for this patient, the nurse knows that:

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Adolescents often have a sense of invulnerability and may struggle to accept that negative events, like stillbirth, can happen to them. This can make the grieving process more difficult for them. Option A is incorrect because regardless of age or circumstances, a mother's pregnancy loss can be traumatic and cause significant grief. Option C is incorrect because it is not solely the mother's responsibility to handle the patient's grief; the nurse should also provide support and resources. Option D is not recommended without first discussing the situation with the patient and exploring her wishes regarding seeing the baby.

The Nurse Is Caring for a 15-Year-Old Who Just Delivered