In helping bereaved parents cope and move on, nurses should keep in mind that
a. A perinatal or parental grief support group is more likely to be helpful if the needs
of the parents are matched with the focus of the group.
b. When pictures of the infant are taken for keepsakes, no close-ups should be taken
of any congenital anomalies.
c. No significant differences exist in grieving individuals from various cultures,
ethnic groups, and religions.
d. In emergency situations, nurses who are so disposed must resist the temptation to
baptize the infant in the absence of a priest or minister.
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A For example, a religious-based group may not work for nonreligious parents.
B Close-up pictures of the baby must be taken as the infant was, congenital
anomalies and all.
C Although death and grieving are events shared by all people, mourning rituals,
traditions, and taboos vary by culture, ethnicity, and religion. Differences must
be respected.
D Baptism for some religious groups can be performed by a layperson, such as a
nurse, in an emergency situation when a priest is not available.
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