The parents of a newborn who has just died decide they want to hold their deceased infant. The most appropriate nursing intervention at this time is to:
a. explain gently that this is no longer possible.
b. encourage parents to accept the loss of their newborn.
c. offer to take a photograph of their newborn because they cannot hold newborn.
d. get the newborn, wrap in a blanket, and rewarm in a radiant warmer so parents can hold their deceased infant.
ANS: D
The parents should be allowed to hold their newborn in the hospital setting. The newborn's body should be retrieved and rewarmed in a radiant warmer. The nurse should provide a private place where the parents can hold their child for a final time. A photograph is an excellent idea, but it does not replace the parents' need to hold the child.
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