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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Explanation: 2. After bathing, the infant should be placed in a suitable-sized gown and then wrapped in a blanket.
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