Which of the following would be appropriate to say to bereaved parents?
1. "This happened for the best.".
2. "God had a purpose for him.".
3. "I know how you feel.".
4. "What can I do for you?"
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1, 2, 3. Incorrect. Nurses should resist the temptation to give advice or to use clichés.
4. Correct. Acknowledging the loss and being open to listen is the best the nurse can do.
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1. Aztecs. 2. Greeks. 3. Romans. 4. Germans. 5. Egyptians.
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a. thoroughly cleansing the skin of the abdominal wall. b. examining ascites for bacteria. c. providing oral or intravenous fluids. d. maintaining sterile technique during the procedure.
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1. The mother has no attachment to the fetus before it is born. 2. The severity of the grieving has nothing to do with attachment to the fetus. 3. The intensity of the grief response can be assessed by determining the level of attachment to the anticipated infant. 4. The mother would feel grief only if it were a planned pregnancy.
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1. HMO Act 2. Marine Hospital Service 3. Medicare 4. Medicaid