What options for saying goodbye would the nurse want to discuss with a woman who is diagnosed with having a stillborn girl?

Question

1. The nurse shouldn't discuss any options at this time. There is plenty of time after the baby is born.
2. "Would you like a picture taken of your baby after birth?"
3. "When your baby is born, would you like to see and hold her?"
4. "What funeral home do you want notified after the baby is born?"

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1. Incorrect. Interventions and support from the nursing and medical staff after a prenatal loss are extremely important in the healing of the parents.
2. Incorrect. Although this may be an intervention, the initial intervention should be directly related to the parents wishes in regards to seeing or holding their dead infant.
3. Correct. It may be helpful for mothers and fathers to see the infant after delivery. Par-ents' wishes should be respected.
4. Incorrect. Although this information may be relevant, it is not the most appropriate option at this time. Burial arrangements can be discussed after the infant is born.