What actions by the nursing staff would be beneficial for parents who have lost a newborn? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Ask the baby's name and use it.
B.
Clean the infant and wrap in a blanket.
C.
Encourage them not to see their baby.
D.
Explain how the infant will look.
E.
Take photographs to give the parents.
ANS: A, B, D, E
Perinatal loss is difficult for all concerned. Some interventions that have been found to be helpful include acknowledging the baby as a person by using his or her name; cleaning the baby and wrapping him or her in a blanket or dressing the child appropriately (so the baby looks warm and tended to); explaining how the baby will look, especially if the child does not have normal features; and giving the parents photographs and other memorabilia of their child. If the child is not in a favorable condition for photographs, a professional photographer is important. The family should always be encouraged to hold, touch, and cuddle the baby after death.
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