What of the following nursing interventions are appropriate when caring for the family experiencing a stillbirth? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Use active listening techniques.
2. Avoid the use of clichés.
3. Avoid periods of silence.
4. Wrap the infant in a blanket before the parents see the infant.
5. Do not permit the parents of an infant with birth defects to hold the infant.
1, 2, 4
Explanation: 1. It is important to allow the parents to verbalize their concerns.
2. The nurse can facilitate a healthy mourning process for the family by using active listening techniques and avoiding the use of clichés and platitudes.
4. The infant should be wrapped in a blanket to allow parents to see the infant before viewing any deformities.
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