A patient who is 30 weeks pregnant delivers a stillborn child in the emergency department (ED). What should the ED nurse offer the patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Privacy
b. An opportunity to hold the infant
c. Materials about support groups
d. A memento (footprint or lock of hair)
e. A warm beverage
ANS: A, B, C, D
The patient should be offered privacy, an opportunity to hold the infant, support group information, and a memento. A warm beverage is not a priority at this time.
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