The nurse is anticipating the arrival of a couple in the labor unit. The couple's 37 week fetus has been determined to have died in utero from unknown causes. What should the nurse include in her plan of care for this family?
A. Allow the family to adjust to the labor unit in the waiting area.
B. Place the family in a labor room at the end of the hall and an empty room next door.
C. Encourage the father to go home and rest for a few hours.
D. Contact the mother's emergency contact person and explain the situation.
B
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