The nurse is caring for a child who has just died. The parents ask to be left alone so that they can rock their child one more time. The nurse's most appropriate response is to:
a. grant their request.
b. assess why they feel this is necessary.
c. discourage this because it will only prolong their grief.
d. kindly explain that they need to say good-bye to their child now and leave.
ANS: A
The parents should be allowed to remain with their child after the death. The nurse can remove all the tubes and equipment and offer the parents the option of preparing the body.
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