The nurse is anticipating the arrival of a couple in the labor unit. It has been determined that the 37-week fetus has died in utero from unknown causes. What should the nurse include in the plan of care for this couple?
1. Allow the couple to adjust to the labor unit in the waiting area.
2. Place the couple in a labor room at the end of the hall with an empty room next door.
3. Encourage the father to go home and rest for a few hours.
4. Contact the mother's emergency contact person and explain the situation.
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Explanation: 2. Upon arrival to the facility, the couple with a known or suspected fetal demise should immediately be placed in a private room. When possible, the woman should be in a room that is farthest away from other laboring women.
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