The nurse is caring for a child who has just died.The parents ask to be left alone so that they can rock their child one more time.What response by the nurse is best?
A) Grant their request.
B) Assess why they feel this is necessary.
C) Discourage this because it will only prolong their grief.
D) Kindly explain that they need to say good-bye to their child now and leave.

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The parents should be allowed to remain with their child after the death for as long as they need to.No other response is needed.

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