Answer to Question 1
3
Rationale 1: Women with intrauterine fetal demise can become infected, but this temperature is not high enough to indicate infection.
Rationale 2: Intrauterine fetal demise can lead to disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), but this is a normal platelet count.
Rationale 3: The normal fibrinogen level is 200400 mg/dl. This is a very low fibrinogen level, and indicates that the patient is in disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) caused by intrauterine fetal demise.
Rationale 4: Some religious traditions prohibit autopsy. There is a higher priority.
Answer to Question 2
1,3
Rationale 1: Wrapping the infant in a blanket will allow the parents an opportunity to view the infant before seeing any defects or extensive bruising.
Rationale 2: Removing blankets from the infant would not be appropriate.
Rationale 3: Applying a hat will allow the parents an opportunity to view the infant before seeing any defects or extensive bruising.
Rationale 4: Removing any identification from the infant would not be appropriate.
Rationale 5: Placing a diaper on the infant is not necessary.