How does the nurse consider the spiritual needs of a couple experiencing a fetal loss?
1. Explaining the fetal loss in terms of the nurse's own religious beliefs
2. Providing an atmosphere of acceptance regarding the couple's spiritual rites
3. Referring the couple to the hospital chaplain at discharge
4. Informing the couple of religious rituals that have helped other couples to cope with fetal loss
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Explanation: 2. The nurse can facilitate the spiritual needs of the couple by providing an atmosphere of acceptance regarding spiritual rites and encouraging the couple's use of spiritual writings, prayers, and observances.
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