Which nursing action is appropriate for the parents of a 4-month-old infant who died due to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
1. Sheltering parents from the grief by not giving them any personal items of the infant, such as footprints
2. Allowing parents to hold, touch, and rock the infant
3. Advising parents that an autopsy is not necessary
4. Interviewing parents to determine the cause of the incident
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Explanation:
1. Parents will want any personal items available.
2. The parents should be allowed to hold, touch, and rock the infant, giving them a chance to say good-bye to their baby.
3. The death of an infant without a known medical condition is an indication for an autopsy.
4. The parents need to know that SIDS is not their fault.
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