The nurse considers the spiritual needs of a couple experiencing a fetal loss by:
1. Explaining the fetal loss in terms of the nurse's own religious beliefs.
2. Providing an atmosphere of acceptance regarding the couple's spiritual rites.
3. Referring the couple to the hospital chaplain at discharge.
4. Informing the couple of religious rituals that have helped other couples to cope with fetal loss.
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Rationale 1: The nurse must respect the family's beliefs and practices.
Rationale 2: The nurse can facilitate the spiritual needs of the couple by providing an atmosphere of acceptance.
Rationale 3: The nurse acts as a family advocate by offering to contact the couple's choice of spiritual advisor.
Rationale 4: It is important for the nurse to respect the parents' beliefs and rituals.
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