A newborn was found pulseless and apneic in his crib. After lengthy attempts at resuscitation, medical control has advised you to stop resuscitation. When you inform the parents, they become hysterical and the mother cries, "Give me my baby! I don't want you touching him!" You should:
A) gently tell the mother that, unfortunately, she cannot hold the baby until the coroner arrives.
B) hand the child to the mother and allow the parents time alone with the child.
C) request that a law enforcement officer remain with the mother.
D) move the infant to the ambulance and transport.
B
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