When interacting with the parents of a SIDS infant, the nurse should attempt to assist the parents with:
a. encouraging the parents to have another baby.
b. encouraging the parents to remain stoic.
c. allaying feelings of guilt and blame.
d. learning how the event could have been prevented.
ANS: C
As parents try to cope, they have feelings of guilt and blame.
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