A pregnant couple have been notified that their 32-week fetus is dead. The father is yelling at the staff, and his wife is crying uncontrollably. Their 5-year-old daughter is banging the head of her doll on the floor
Which nursing action would be most helpful at this time? 1. Tell the father that his behavior is inappropriate.
2. Sit with the family and quietly communicate sorrow at their loss.
3. Help the couple to understand that their daughter is acting inappropriately.
4. Encourage the couple to send their daughter to her grandparents.
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Explanation: 2. Sitting down for a moment with the woman and her partner and acknowledging the loss in the event of a known demise or impending death will go a long way toward establishing a relationship of trust between the nurse and the parents.
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