A woman has just delivered a stillborn child at 26 weeks' gestation. Which nursing action is appropriate at this time?
1. Remind the mother that she will be able to have another baby in the future.
2. Dress the infant in a gown and swaddle it in a receiving blanket.
3. Ask the woman whether she would like the doctor to prescribe a sedative for her.
4. Remove the baby from the delivery room as soon as possible.
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Rationale 1: This is not appropriate, as no baby can take the place of this one and the mother needs to be able to grieve for this baby.
Rationale 2: It is appropriate to put a little gown on the baby and wrap it in a blanket before giving it to the parents, who can unwrap and view the baby if they wish.
Rationale 3: The woman likely will ask for a sedative if she wants one.
Rationale 4: This not appropriate, as the parents have the right to spend time with their baby.
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