A patient has delivered a stillborn infant at 28 weeks' gestation. Which nursing action is appropriate?
1. Discuss funeral options for the baby.
2. Encourage the couple to try to get pregnant again soon.
3. Ask the couple whether or not they would like to hold the baby.
4. Advise the couple that the baby's death was probably for the best.
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Rationale 1: This is not appropriate for the nurse to do at this time.
Rationale 2: This is not appropriate for the nurse to do, as the parents have to grieve for this baby at this time.
Rationale 3: This is an appropriate action for the nurse at this time.
Rationale 4: The nurse should avoid cliches.
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