NCLEX^® QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Question of the Day – July 12, 2022

July 12, 2022

A stillborn baby was delivered a few hours ago. After the birth, the family has remained together, holding and touching the baby. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?

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Correct! The answer is number 1

Rationale:

Answer: 1

Rationale: Nurses should be able to explore measures that assist the family with creating memories of the infant so that the existence of the child is confirmed and the parents can complete the grieving process. The correct option identifies this measure and also demonstrates a caring and empathetic client-focused response while providing the family with the option to express their needs. Option 2 devalues the parents’ feelings and is inappropriate. Option 3 is inappropriate and reflects a lack of knowledge on the nurse’s part. Option 4 makes the nurse seem uncaring.

Additional Info

Level of Cognitive Ability: Applying
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
Integrated Process: Caring
Content Area: Developmental Stages: End-of-Life Care
Health Problem: Maternity: Fetal Distress/Demise

Practice Question Sourced From: Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 5th Edition