What actions by the nursing staff would be beneficial for parents ...

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What actions by the nursing staff would be beneficial for parents who have lost a newborn? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A.
  Ask the baby's name and use it.
  B.
  Clean the infant and wrap in a blanket.
  C.
  Encourage them not to see their baby.
  D.
  Explain how the infant will look.
  E.
  Take photographs to give the parents.

Question 2

A nurse is working with a nulliparous woman diagnosed with placenta previa. What interventions should the nurse plan to implement if necessary? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A.
  Educate the woman about prenatal iron supplements.
  B.
  Facilitate informed consent for blood.
  C.
  Educate the woman about the need for a forceps delivery.
  D.
  Explain that she will undergo a planned delivery at 34-35 weeks.
  E.
  Advise the woman that a vaginal birth may be possible.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D, E
Perinatal loss is difficult for all concerned. Some interventions that have been found to be helpful include acknowledging the baby as a person by using his or her name; cleaning the baby and wrapping him or her in a blanket or dressing the child appropriately (so the baby looks warm and tended to); explaining how the baby will look, especially if the child does not have normal features; and giving the parents photographs and other memorabilia of their child. If the child is not in a favorable condition for photographs, a professional photographer is important. The family should always be encouraged to hold, touch, and cuddle the baby after death.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, E
Interventions that are appropriate for women diagnosed with placenta previa include instruction about the need for prenatal iron and folic acid supplementation. Hemorrhage is possible, so a consent form for blood products may be needed. A forceps delivery is not indicated. Women with suspected placenta accreta should be delivered between 34 and 35 weeks; those with placenta previa should be delivered at 36 to 37 weeks. Women diagnosed with a partial or marginal placenta previa who have no bleeding or minimal bleeding may be allowed to attempt a vaginal birth.

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