The nurse is planning care for a family expecting their newborn infant to die because of an incurable birth defect. What should the nurse's interventions be based on?
a. Tangible remembrances of the infant (e.g., lock of hair, picture) prolong grief.
b. Photographs of infants should not be taken after death.
c. Funerals are not recommended because the mother is still recovering from childbirth.
d. The parents should be given the opportunity to "parent" the infant, including seeing, holding, touching, or talking to the infant in private.
ANS: D
Providing care for the neonate is an important step in the grieving process. It gives the parents a tangible person for whom to grieve, which is a key component of the grieving process. Tangible remembrances and photographs can make the infant seem more real to the parents. Many neonatal intensive care units make bereavement memory packets, which may include a lock of hair, handprints, footprints, a bedside name card, and other individualized objects. Families need to be informed of their options. The ritual of a funeral provides an opportunity for the parents to be supported by relatives and friends.
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