The fetus of a multigravida patient has died. Photographs are taken of the fetus according to organizational policy and when the patient is informed that pictures are available, she angrily responds no and bursts into tears. How should the nurse respond?
A) Apologize and plan to destroy the photos
B) Encourage the patient to think of her other children
C) Explain that the hospital will keep the photos in case she changes her mind
D) Explain that once the shock and grief passes she will probably want the photos
Ans: C
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