Author Question: A client has just delivered her third child, who was stillborn and had obvious severe defects. Which ... (Read 78 times)

Sportsfan2111 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A client has just delivered her third child, who was stillborn and had obvious severe defects. Which statement by the nurse is most helpful?

1. Thank goodness you have other children.
2. I am so happy that your other children are healthy.
3. These things happen. They are the will of God.
4. It is all right for you to cry. I will stay here with you.

Question 2

A client has delivered a stillborn child at 26 weeks' gestation. She tells the nurse that none of her friends have called or visited, and that her husband's parents seem unwilling to talk about the loss.

The nurse recognizes the mother's grief as which of the following? 1. Disenfranchised grief
2. Bereavement
3. An intuitive style of coping
4. Denial

briezy · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4
Explanation: 4. The nurse needs to let the client know that crying is a normal reaction to the loss event, and that the nurse will stay with her to offer support and understanding.

Answer to Question 2

1
Explanation: 1. Disenfranchised grief is not supported by the usual societal customs. People are uncomfortable discussing the loss with the parents and often pull away when their support is most needed.